New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public 4-year college in Newark, New Jersey with 9,019 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, costs an average of $18,783 a year after grants and graduates 72% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
New Jersey Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admissions
New Jersey Institute of Technology admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 710, math 610 to 750). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
New Jersey Institute of Technology application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action II | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on New Jersey Institute of Technology’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
New Jersey Institute of Technology tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $21,162 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $39,912 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,450 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $34,374 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,783 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,783 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,591 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run New Jersey Institute of Technology's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
New Jersey Institute of Technology graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $90,769 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 22% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
New Jersey Institute of Technology majors and what graduates earn
New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from information science ($103,918).
All 36 majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology
51 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 51 graduate programs
Students and location
- 9,019 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 28% women, 72% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
New Jersey Institute of Technology admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does New Jersey Institute of Technology cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $21,162 for in-state students and $39,912 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,783 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 710 in reading and writing and 610 to 750 in math, and 27 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is New Jersey Institute of Technology test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, New Jersey Institute of Technology reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do New Jersey Institute of Technology graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $90,769 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.