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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
3.66
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline

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, 18,170 people applied and 12,242 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4715 / 6849 (69%)
Men
7527 / 11321 (66%)

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
2024
2025
2026

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

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at New Jersey Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Low. 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?

3.66
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended New Jersey Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.66. 30% of freshmen who attended NJIT were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
24%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

45%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
620
75th Percentile
730
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
598
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1220
75th Percentile
1430

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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