Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a world-renowned private research university known for its exceptional focus on science, engineering, and technological innovation. It boasts prestigious programs across schools such as ... the School of Engineering, the Sloan School of Management, and the School of Science, all of which are celebrated for their groundbreaking research and academic rigor. MIT's commitment to fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment has led to numerous advancements and startups, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation.

Summary

The MIT Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria and several interview opportunities highlighting its competitive nature. Mechanical Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its rigorous selection process. Physics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, underscoring its selective nature. Chemistry experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive standards. Chemical Engineering reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a balanced yet selective program. EECS (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, reflecting its stringent criteria. Economics experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Political Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Materials Science and Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its rigorous selection process. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive standards. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Applied Mathematics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 170
GRE V 151
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.94

expected

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International

:(

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 340
GRE V 340

Accepted to the top ranked program two years after being rejected by multiple top 200 programs.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 170
GRE V 170
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.90

Expected, but its always fun to try. Good luck everyone!

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(Civil) Structural Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American

of course

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Computational And Systems Biology (CSBi) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GPA 3.98
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 169
GRE V 155
GRE AW 3.00

no publication. fairly good LOR. 2y undergrads research+0.5y RA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Social And Engineering Systems (SES) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 164
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.66
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Linguistics PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 166
GRE V 170
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.93

Amazed and honored to have made it this far.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 161
GRE V 162
GPA 3.80

Quite surprised since my fortune teller said to expect otherwise. Now concerned about the "long life" prediction.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 170
GRE V 158
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 4.00

MIT Economics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International

I received an email from the EECS department head about the acceptance. Wow!

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
Spring 2020
International

People who have already recieved their admission results: when did you send your application?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

You are not alone

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
International

2 papers in top-tier conference and reasonably good grades. 6th reject :(

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
American

To the poster below, I emailed them two days ago asking about when we would be notified, they said hopefully by the end of this week. Although I still haven't heard anything and it's the end of the business day there. My guess is early next week since decision deadline is a week after that

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brain And Cognitive Sciences (Computation) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 162
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.75
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Earth & Planetary Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 167
GRE V 167
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.69

email from grad program admin in department stating acceptance + minimum stipend. POI cc'ed as well as another professor outside my research area (?). open house details sent later in the day.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American