New Jersey Institute of Technology
Admissions

Interested in attending New Jersey Institute of Technology?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into New Jersey Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

68
%
Acceptance rate
1294
SAT Midpoint
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, NJIT accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 13,968 people applied and 9,362 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3661 / 4994 (73%)
Men
5689 / 8974 (63%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at New Jersey Institute of Technology:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at New Jersey Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into New Jersey Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things NJIT considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

1294
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

28% of freshmen who attended NJIT were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 60% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

NJIT is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

43%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
Math Mean
664
75th Percentile
750
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
630
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1190
Composite Mean
1294
75th Percentile
1450

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to New Jersey Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
November 15
Application notification

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