Wait List Acceptance Rate

MIT's wait list acceptance rates have shown considerable variability over recent years. In the application year for 2024, 590 applicants were offered a spot on the wait list, with only 9 gaining admission, resulting in a low acceptance rate of 1.5%. This is a stark contrast to the previous year, 2023, where no applicants from a total of 763 were admitted, leading to a 0% acceptance rate. The Class of 2022 had a more favorable outcome, with a 4.0% acceptance rate from 632 wait listed students, reflecting the unpredictability of the wait list process at MIT. Overall, these fluctuating figures highlight the importance for wait listed students to consider alternative options.