Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ · Large suburb

AskSchool #63 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
47.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,346
Sticker price $79,790
Graduation rate
87%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$108,772
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
47.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
14,170
Admitted (fall 2023)
6,156
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,024
Yield (admitted who enroll)
17%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
49%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
40%
SAT reading, middle 50%
670–735
SAT math, middle 50%
710–770
ACT composite, middle 50%
31–34
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
40% / 8%

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
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
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$27,221
Family income $30–48k$27,603
Family income $48–75k$33,102
Family income $75–110k$38,095
Family income $110k+$49,538
Full sticker price (per year)
$79,790
Tuition & fees – in-state
$63,462
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$63,462
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
53%

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

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
87%
Freshmen who return for year 2
94%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$83,442
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$108,772

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

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,222
Graduate students
4,233
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White47%
Asian21%
Hispanic17%
Unknown5.1%
Two or more4.4%
International3.5%
Black2.9%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%

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

Most popular majors

Engineering45%
Computer & Information Sciences21%
Business & Marketing15%
Mathematics & Statistics6.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences2.9%
Engineering Technologies2.1%
Physical Sciences1.1%

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

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Nariman Farvardin
Main phone
(201) 216-5000
Address
Castle Point On Hudson, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply (2026–27)

PlanApply byDecision
Early Decision (binding)November 15December 15
Early ActionDecember 1February 1
Early Decision II (binding)January 5February 15
Regular DecisionJanuary 5April 1
Apply with
Common App, Coalition/Scoir
Application fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Optional
Essays
Application essay required
Recommendations
2 letters (teacher or counselor preferred)

Testing: Test optional through fall 2029; required for accelerated pre-med and pre-law

Financial aid policies

  • CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
  • Stevens Investment: full tuition for US families earning $75,000 or less, entering fall 2026+

Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)

Early Decision admit rate
69.8% (284 of 407)
Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
2,565 / 940 / 517

Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: stevens.edu, stevens.edu, stevens.edu, stevens.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.