New York Institute of Technology
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into New York 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.

76
%
Acceptance rate
1187
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

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

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, NYIT accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,520 people applied and 8,736 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4288 / 5378 (80%)
Men
4439 / 6142 (72%)

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 York 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.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at New York 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 York Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things NYIT considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

1187
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

23%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
606
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
558
Verbal Mean
581
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1118
Composite Mean
1187
75th Percentile
1360
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