NYIT Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.02%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1310. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $46,560
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at NYIT:
- Total Enrollment: 6,877, including 143 online students
- 3,646 Undergraduate, 3,231 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 54.4% men, 45.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 88 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 36 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
NYIT Overview
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Old Westbury, NY. New York Institute of Technology was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The NYIT's tuition & fees is $46,560 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $29,084.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,877 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
NYIT's acceptance rate is 81.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.47%. The median SAT score is 1310 and the ACT score is 28.
NYIT ranked 21st in New York Colleges rankings. New York Institute of Technology is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of New York Institute of Technology is $46,560. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,960.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $48,869 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,639.
| Undergraduate | $46,560 |
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| Graduate | $29,960 |
| Undergraduate | $48,869 |
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| Graduate | $31,639 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
New York Institute of Technology offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at NYIT
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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