Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a four-year, public school located in Newark, NJ.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

65% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 15,607 applied, 10,156 accepted, and 1,746 enrolled in NJIT.
1,233 men and 513 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,330 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,330 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1330 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total121013301460
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600650710
Math610680750
ACT Score
Composite273134
Math273135
English253035

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $19,974 for New Jersey residents and $37,664 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $27,156 for New Jersey residents and $38,436 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.81% compared to last year at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Financial Aid

6,360 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,147.
For freshmen, 1,381 students (94%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $17,447.

Student Population

A total of 13,247 students enrolled NJIT in 2025.
By gender, 9,123 men and 4,124 women students are enrolled.
There are 10,200 undergraduate and 3,047 graduate students.

142 Major Programs

  • 12 programs through online
  • 65 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of NJIT is 73% and the transfer-out rate is 16%.
The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
73%
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate
90%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 893 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for NJIT and the average faculty salary is $125,101. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 2,048 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $96,444.
Number of Faculties
893
Average Faculty Salary
$125,101
Number of Staffs
2,048
Average Staff Salary
$96,444

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a member of Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun).