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    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, NJ · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    65.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1210-1460
    Cost after aid
    $16,504
    Graduation rate
    73%

    What New Jersey Institute of Technology says matters

    How New Jersey Institute of Technology rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    65%
    10,156 of 15,607
    Yield
    17%
    1,746 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1235-1460
    ACT mid-50
    28-31
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    63%6,301 of 10,080
    Women
    70%3,855 of 5,527

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure New Jersey Institute of Technology published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission63

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    10,080
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    5,527
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    6,301
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    3,855
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,231
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    2
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    513
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    15,607
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    10,156
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,746
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    9,984
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    6,855
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,489
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4,030
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,590
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    118
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,593
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    711
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    139
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you release that information to school counselors?
    Very Important

    Basis for Selection

    Application Essay
    25th Percentile
    Recommendation(s)
    1235
    Interview
    28
    Extracurricular activities
    27
    Talent/ability
    26
    First generation
    27
    Alumni/ae relation
    28
    Volunteer work
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
    Work experience
    0.3122302158273381
    Level of applicant’s interest
    0.4848920863309353

    Entrance Exams

    SAT or ACT
    ACT Composite
    ACT Only
    0.6333333333333333
    SAT Only
    0.2833333333333333

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.4
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.03
    Submitting SAT Scores
    695
    Submitting ACT Scores
    60
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,235
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,340
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,460
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    610
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    650
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    710
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    630
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    680
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    760
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    2025-11-15 00:00:00
    ACT Writing: 25th Percentile
    2%
    Transfer Admission3

    Fall Applicants

    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Applicants
    Unknown
    Required of All

    Application for Admission

    Spring
    Priority Date
    Student Life4

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    0
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    18%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    18%

    Activities Offered

    Concert band
    Marine Option (for Naval ROTC)
    Annual Expenses9

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    3640
    Tuition
    5550

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    Residents
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    3400
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    Not Applicable
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    Not Applicable
    Required Fees:
    3300

    Comprehensive Expenses

    Comprehensive tuition and food and housing fee (if your college cannot provide separate tuition and food and housing fees):
    622
    Other:
    1455
    Financial Aid22

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    Number of Enrolled Students Awarded Aid
    2023-2024 Final
    Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    Institutional methodology (IM)
    Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    Both FM and IM
    On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Total Scholarships/Grants
    Number of Enrolled Students Awarded Non-need-based Scholarships and Grants
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    Federal Work-Study
    Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    Parent Loans
    Note: These are the graduates and loan types to include and exclude in order to fill out CDS H4 and H5.
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    Include:
    Athletic Awards
    • 2024 undergraduate class: all students who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    • Students who transferred in.
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    • Money borrowed at other institutions.
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    • Parent loans
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    • Students who did not graduate or who graduated with another degree or certificate (but no bachelor’s degree).

    Students Awarded Aid

    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    b) Students notified on a rolling basis:
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    Yes
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    No
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    If yes, starting date:
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred1

    Diploma/Certificates

    Public administration and social services
    0
    Enrollment And Persistence34

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    5,967
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    Men
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    133
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    480
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    639
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    476
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    1,115
    All other degree-seeking: men
    Men
    All other degree-seeking: women
    7,082
    Total degree-seeking: men
    935
    Total degree-seeking: women
    3
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    1,332
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    245
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    451
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    13
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    709
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    Men
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    2,041
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    Men
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    10,200
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    3,047
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    13,247
    Total undergraduate students: men
    145
    Total undergraduate students: women
    1,387
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    74
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    438
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    5
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    433
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    92
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    29
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    296
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0.684
    Source: New Jersey Institute of Technology's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About New Jersey Institute of Technology

    New Jersey Institute of Technology is a mid-sized public university in Newark, NJ, in a city setting.

    What New Jersey Institute of Technology looks for

    New Jersey Institute of Technology admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?

      New Jersey Institute of Technology's middle 50% SAT range is 1210 to 1460. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 34. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

      New Jersey Institute of Technology admits roughly 65% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does New Jersey Institute of Technology actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $16,504 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is New Jersey Institute of Technology a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat New Jersey Institute of Technology as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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