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
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.81

2.5yrs research experience, 1 summer industry internship, 1 regional ACS poster, 3 pubs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American

materials. no interview

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.97

Sad :( PChem, 2 years undergraduate research in physical chemistry + 1 REU and 1 SURF-C. 2 Regional poster presentations, 1 Poster and 1 Oral Presentation at National Conferences. Leadership in chemistry outreach at undergrad institution.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GPA 4.00

for inorganic (electrochem). 1.5yrs biochem research, 2yrs organometallics research, 1 REU, 1 summer industry internship, 3 regional ACS poster

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.93

International student applying from chemistry, 0 pubs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American

Physical Chemistry track, notification via email to check portal. Participated in the MIT ACCESS program. Congrats to everyone admitted!

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Physical Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Accepted on 6 Feb
Total comments
Accepted on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00

3 first author papers (1 published Chem Sci, 1 published in JACS, 1 under review in JACS) and 3 co-author papers, 3.5 years research, Goldwater Scholar and had an interview.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.73

3 years research experience at PUI and an internship at UW.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.68
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemistry PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.86
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.99

Interviewed on Jan 23rd. Email to check portal.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International

expected but sad

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.96
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Economics PhD
February 06, 2025
Accepted on 5 Feb
Total comments
Accepted on 5 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GRE 170
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.95

Predoc at a top 5, two working papers in econometrics, two publications in statistics before predoc, finished undergrad in Asia

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering PhD
February 06, 2025
Rejected on 6 Feb
Total comments
Rejected on 6 Feb
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.95

Got an email saying to check the portal. I didn't get an interview so it was expected. So rude of them to reject me on my birthday though lol

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