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About NJIT
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public, state school in the city of Newark, New Jersey. NJIT was founded in 1881. The college currently enrolls around 11,901 students a year, including 9,475 undergrads.
NJIT Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into NJIT. The acceptance rate at NJIT is 69%. In 2022, 11,578 students applied to NJIT and 8,005 were admitted.
| New Jersey Institute of Technology Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 42% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in the city of Newark, New Jersey, near New York City.
If you want to see NJIT for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Garden State Parkway to Newark, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.
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College Info
NJIT Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to NJIT is Mar 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to NJIT is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
NJIT SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1210 - 1440
Math SAT Range
600 - 740
Reading SAT Range
580 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1440 and Above
Good
1210 to 1440
Avg
1210 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for NJIT students is 1294. Applicants with SAT scores of 1440 and above have a good chance of being admitted to NJIT, while applicants with SAT scores between 1210 to 1440 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1210 have a low chance of being offered a spot at NJIT.
NJIT Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$36,772
In State$53,684
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$15,616
$32,528
Fees
$3,406
$3,406
Housing
$15,000
$15,000
Books
$2,750
$2,750
Student Life
Wondering what life at NJIT is like? There are approximately 11,901 students enrolled at NJIT, including 9,475 undergraduate students and 2,426 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from NJ and 4% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time20%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,901
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$19,022
Out-of-State
$35,934
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 1
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