No published SAT cutoff
MIT does not publish the 1510–1580 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Does MIT Require the SAT?
Yes, for most first-year applicants. MIT requires the SAT or ACT for first-year and transfer applicants.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1510–1580
MIT SAT composite
Median score
1545
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
Yes — MIT requires testing
MIT requires the SAT or ACT for first-year and transfer applicants. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
MIT SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1510–1580 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1545, among enrolled score submitters.
MIT middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
151025th percentile
1545Median
158075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is required, use the published 1510–1580 range for context and submit the strongest valid score you can produce.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1545 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of MIT’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What MIT’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
MIT considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
MIT’s SAT code is 3514. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
And verifies self-reported results after enrollment. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
MIT SAT requirements FAQ
Does MIT require the SAT?
MIT requires the SAT or ACT for first-year and transfer applicants. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for MIT?
MIT does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at MIT?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1545. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does MIT superscore the SAT?
MIT considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to MIT?
Use MIT’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 3514.
Should I submit a 1545 SAT score to MIT?
A 1545 is near the midpoint of the published 1510–1580 range. Since testing is required, treat the range as context and submit your strongest valid result.
Verification
Official MIT sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
MIT Tests & Scores Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
MIT Tests & Scores Official application review and testing context
MIT Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
MIT Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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