New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ · Large city

AskSchool #154 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
65.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$16,504
Sticker price $32,859
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$84,276
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
65.1%
Applicants (fall 2023)
13,993
Admitted (fall 2023)
9,362
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,762
Yield (admitted who enroll)
19%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
73%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
63%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–710
SAT math, middle 50%
610–750
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–34
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
43% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
required
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,138
Family income $30–48k$11,165
Family income $48–75k$15,958
Family income $75–110k$23,152
Family income $110k+$27,244
Full sticker price (per year)
$32,859
Tuition & fees – in-state
$19,974
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$37,664
Median debt at graduation
$21,000
Students with federal loans
31%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
90%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$67,467
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$84,276

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
9,019
Graduate students
3,047
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
40%
Full-time faculty
58%

Undergraduate diversity

White29%
Hispanic29%
Asian20%
Black10%
International6.2%
Two or more3.2%
Unknown1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Computer & Information Sciences33%
Engineering29%
Engineering Technologies11%
Business & Marketing5.5%
Architecture5.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.3%
Interdisciplinary Studies3.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Teik C. Lim
Main phone
(973) 596-3000
Address
University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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