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MIT Sloan MBA FAQ

Answers to common questions about the MIT Sloan full-time MBA, sourced from the school's class profile, employment report, and admissions pages.

Admissions

What is the acceptance rate at MIT Sloan?

MIT Sloan does not publish an acceptance rate in its MBA class profile.

What GMAT score do I need for MIT Sloan?

There is no minimum score. The MBA Class of 2028 reported a median GMAT Focus score of 675 (205-805 scale), with a middle 80% range of 645 to 715.

Does MIT Sloan accept the GRE?

Yes. MIT Sloan accepts the GRE in place of the GMAT and has no preference between the two. The Class of 2028 reported a GRE Quant middle 80% range of 160 to 170.

Does the MIT Sloan MBA accept the Executive Assessment?

No. The MBA program does not accept an EA score in place of the GMAT or GRE.

What GPA do MIT Sloan students have?

The MBA Class of 2028 reported a median undergraduate GPA of 3.74 for schools using a 4.0 scale. MIT Sloan has no minimum GPA.

When are the application deadlines?

For 2027 entry, Round 1 closes September 29, 2026 and Round 2 closes January 12, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Class

How large is the MIT Sloan MBA class?

The MBA Class of 2028 has 450 students, including LGO dual-degree students. MIT Sloan describes its yearly intake as approximately 400 MBA students and 50 LGO students.

How international is the MIT Sloan MBA class?

The Class of 2028 is 45% international and represents 65 countries.

How much work experience do MIT Sloan students have?

The Class of 2028 averaged five years of work experience.

What industries do MIT Sloan students come from?

The top pre-MBA industries for the Class of 2028 were Consulting (37%), Technology (16%), and Finance (14%).

Careers

What is the median salary for MIT Sloan MBA graduates?

The median base salary for the Class of 2025 was $175,000, and the median signing bonus was $30,000.

What share of MIT Sloan graduates have job offers?

By three months after graduation, 91.0% of Class of 2025 job seekers had received an offer and 87.1% had accepted an offer.

What are the top industries for MIT Sloan graduates?

For the Class of 2025: Consulting (32.3%), Technology (23.3%), Finance (20.6%), and Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech (8.1%).

Cost

How much is MIT Sloan MBA tuition?

Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $91,892, including the mandatory $2,200 annual MBA program fee.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is $250. Current Peace Corps members and veterans or active duty U.S. military personnel may be eligible for a fee waiver.

Does MIT Sloan offer merit fellowships?

The Admissions Committee considers all eligible admits for merit-based fellowships with no separate application. Fellowships are applied to tuition only.

Application

Does MIT Sloan require essays?

The application requires a cover letter of 300 words or fewer and two video questions. Invited interviewees submit an additional short-answer response before the interview.

How many recommendations does MIT Sloan require?

One letter of recommendation, plus contact information for two additional professional references.

Does MIT Sloan require the TOEFL or IELTS?

No. MIT Sloan does not accept TOEFL or IELTS scores; English language ability is assessed during the interview.

Can I get a GMAT or GRE waiver?

No waiver is offered for the MBA. All applicants must submit a valid GMAT or GRE score by the application deadline.

What is the interview format?

Interviews are by invitation. Each is a behavioral, one-on-one interview of about 30 minutes with a member of the Admissions Committee, conducted virtually.

Program

How long is the MIT Sloan MBA?

The full-time MBA is a two-year program. It begins with a one-semester core, taken with a cohort of approximately 70 students, followed by electives.

Is the MIT Sloan MBA STEM-designated?

Yes. The MBA is STEM-designated, so eligible F-1 graduates may apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

Where is MIT Sloan located?

MIT Sloan is at 100 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1. MIT Sloan School of Management, MBA Class of 2028 Profile (updated September 2026)
  2. 2. MIT Sloan School of Management, 2025-2026 MBA Employment Report (Class of 2025)
  3. 3. MIT Sloan School of Management, MBA Admissions: application deadlines
  4. 4. MIT Sloan School of Management, How to Apply to the MIT Sloan MBA Program (2027 entry)
  5. 5. MIT Sloan School of Management, MBA Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
  6. 6. MIT Sloan School of Management, How to Finance Your MIT Sloan MBA (2026-2027 tuition)
  7. 7. MIT Sloan School of Management, MBA: Explore the Program