Can you get into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

Newark, NJ · Public · 9,019 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

65.1%

SAT middle 50%

1210–1460

median 1305

ACT middle 50%

27–34

median 30

Testing

Required

40% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

73%

within six years

Common App

Accepted

Reported by the college

What New Jersey Institute of Technology actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Recommendations
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Essay
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether New Jersey Institute of Technology considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Deadlines · 2026 cycle

When to apply

  • Early ActionNovember 15, 2026

New Jersey Institute of Technology fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $32,859, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at New Jersey Institute of Technology by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$10,138
  • $30k–$48k$11,165
  • $48k–$75k$15,958
  • $75k–$110k$23,152
  • Over $110k$27,244

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

New Jersey Institute of Technology admissions, answered

What is New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

New Jersey Institute of Technology admits 65.1% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1210 and 1460. A score above 1460 clears the 75th percentile; below 1210, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

Is New Jersey Institute of Technology test-optional?

No. New Jersey Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.

What does New Jersey Institute of Technology look for in an application?

New Jersey Institute of Technology reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does New Jersey Institute of Technology actually cost?

Sticker price is $32,859, but the average family pays $16,504 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,138 per year on average.

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