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  • Apply / Understanding the process

    What we look for

    understanding your academic preparedness for MIT, it's really the match ... . Remember that there are many ways to make an impact—we're not looking for ... 're 15. Tutoring a single kid in math changes the world. Advocating for
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    Estimate your cost

    questions. It is roughly accurate for families with broadly typical finances ... look like, including assessing likely eligibility for the Federal Pell ... begin. Please note Both tools are designed for first-time, full
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Eating at MIT

    dining halls, or cook for yourself (and often, your friends) in a community ... meal plan and eat at any dining hall, or you may choose to cook for ... right answer for you. Meal plans MIT's meal plans, which are managed by
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Extracurricular activities

    extracurricular or co-curricular activities.  On our application, we ask for up to ... .  Some students find room for many activities in high school; others prefer ... world—have different clubs, organizations, and physical spaces for
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    Transfer eligibility

    The transfer application is intended for students who have finished ... spring term, you cannot reapply for the fall term of the same calendar year. (For example, if you apply for the spring 2026 term, you cannot also

  • Next steps

    so special. Before you go, we have some final resources for you to take ... mS2kdkI[/embed] Join us for an online session Sign up to see if MIT might be right for you. [button_link link
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Our mission

    fair access to our admissions process for students from all backgrounds ... helpfully publishes in a free PDF for anyone who cares to read it, remains a handbook for the admissions profession, and a touchstone for our office and

  • Request a group tour

    Thank you for your interest in a private group tour of MIT! Please ... Groups of 6–50 students are welcome to submit a request for a private group ... –5 business days for a response regarding the status of your request. Private
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Be yourself!

    place for your next step. This kind of self-reflection isn’t easy, and if ... the mountain The most important way to prepare for MIT is dedicating ... have the training, stamina, and passion for the climb. At the same time
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    How much it costs

    [intro]We are committed to helping our students pay for their MIT ... .[/intro] The big picture The full price of an MIT education is $92,760 for the ... demonstrated financial need for all four years of your undergraduate career. The
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Arts & music

    the arts include the Open Documentary Lab, the Center for Art, Science ... audition. Students can participate for credit, too. The Arts Scholars Program hosts monthly excursions and workshops for any student interested in
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Global education

    , and labs for research or work a teaching program where students teach ... that offers opportunities to study for the semester, year, or summer at a ... opportunities for you to use your skills for good globally. Some core
  • Discover / About MIT

    Basic facts

    relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To ... statistics and the first-year class profile; for statistics on financial aid ... year is the last year for which we have data. Source: MIT Institutional
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Deadlines & requirements

    : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain non ... : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain ... English proficiency exams for Regular Action applicants through the January
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Creative portfolios

    submit optional portfolios for review by MIT staff or faculty through SlideRoom.
 For more information on each type of portfolio, please review the ... as your corresponding application cycle for both first-year and
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    U.S. Military Veterans

    admissions process. How to apply Veterans may apply for admission through the ... eligible to apply for transfer admission, some are eligible for first ... degree elsewhere, you may explore MIT’s options for continuing
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    QuestBridge

    Bridge (QB) helps talented, low-income students prepare for the college application process and apply for four-year scholarships at top U.S. schools ... contribution. Visit the QuestBridge website for full eligibility criteria and how