SAT and ACT scores

Massachusetts Institute of Technology SAT and ACT scores

Cambridge, MA · private college · 4,576 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1520–1580Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing740–78025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math780–80025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%34–3625th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1560Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT110–116From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate4.5%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Required, as Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Massachusetts Institute of Technology scored 1520 to 1580, with an average of 1560. A score at or above 1550 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 34 to 36. A 36 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology accept the CLT?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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