What are MIT's GPA requirements for undergraduates?

I'm really passionate about STEM and would love to study at MIT. Can anyone give me an idea of the GPA requirements for their undergraduate programs? So I can make sure I'm on the right track academically?

MIT doesn't have a specific minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate applicants, as they use a holistic approach when evaluating applications. However, successful applicants typically have high GPAs which reflect strong academic performance throughout high school, especially in rigorous STEM courses.

To give you an idea of the academic profile of admitted students, MIT's Class of 2025 had 84% of students in the top 5% of their high school class, and the average unweighted GPA was around 3.9-4.0. To be competitive, you should aim for a GPA close to this range. Remember that MIT also values rigorous coursework, such as AP or IB classes, which can strengthen your application.

While a high GPA is important, MIT also considers other factors such as test scores, extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. An exceptional talent in a STEM field (e.g., research, programming, invention) or other unique qualities can help offset a slightly lower GPA. So, while maintaining strong academics is crucial, also focus on your extracurriculars, especially in the STEM fields, to make yourself stand out in the highly competitive MIT applicant pool.

For example, the MIT essays are often the factor that distinguishes one academically accomplished applicant from another. For tips on how to tackle these essays, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-mit-application-essays/. Good luck with your future STEM pursuits and application to MIT!