NJIT: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes
Officially New Jersey Institute of Technology · Newark, New Jersey · Public · Moderately selective · CDS 2024-2025
Ranked #85 (tie) in National Universities; Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs #72 (tie), Business Programs #199 (tie), Computer Science #88 (tie)U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027
Admission figures come from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set published by New Jersey Institute of Technology (see the source).
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NJIT is a public university in Newark, New Jersey that admits about 65% of applicants, making it a moderately selective school. The average family pays about $16,504 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 1.4 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.
NJIT is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, NJIT admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 65%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1340 and an ACT composite around 30. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,504 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.
What GPA does my child need for NJIT?
NJIT admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
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SAT and ACT scores NJIT typically admits
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 610–750, with an EBRW midpoint near 635. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 27–34. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.
| 25th percentile | 1235 |
| 50th percentile | 1340 |
| 75th percentile | 1460 |
| % submitting SAT | 40% |
| 25th percentile | 28 |
| 50th percentile | 31 |
| 75th percentile | 31 |
| % submitting ACT | 3% |
- • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
- • Test-optional for Spring and Fall 2027, except Albert Dorman Honors College and accelerated program applicants, who must submit scores.
- • Checked for Fall 2027 applicants on NJIT's admissions site. Policies change; confirm before you apply.
How much does NJIT actually cost?
Published tuition is $19,974 for in-state students and $37,664 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,450 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $16,504 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 40% of students receive Pell Grants.
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,504 |
| Financial aid forms | FAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list |
Most popular majors at NJIT
The most popular undergraduate programs at NJIT, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Across all programs, NJIT confers roughly 1,440 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Computer and Information Sciences, General program report a median income of about $103,126 five years after entering college. What these figures mean
| Major | Graduates / year | Median earnings (5 yrs out) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 458 | $103,126 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 225 | $87,372 |
| Civil Engineering | 195 | $85,574 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 195 | $88,346 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 94 | $79,260 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 93 | $94,193 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 91 | $101,893 |
| Biology, General | 89 | $77,048 |
Is NJIT safe? Campus crime & safety
In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), NJIT disclosed 13 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.4 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 3 violent offenses and 6 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts
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Common questions parents ask about NJIT
What GPA do I need for NJIT?
NJIT admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
What SAT or ACT score does NJIT typically admit?
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 610–750, with an EBRW midpoint near 635. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 27–34.
How much does NJIT actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at NJIT after grants and scholarships is $16,504 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $19,974 and $37,664 out of state. Budget against the net figure.
Is NJIT realistic for my child?
NJIT admits 65% of applicants, so 610–750 SAT Math is target range and below 610 is a reach. Then check the $16,504 average net price against what your family can carry.
What is the acceptance rate at NJIT?
NJIT accepts about 65% of applicants. That makes it a moderately selective school.
Is NJIT test-optional?
Yes. NJIT is test-optional for Fall 2027 applicants, so SAT and ACT scores are not required, but strong scores can still be submitted and will be considered. Test-optional for Spring and Fall 2027, except Albert Dorman Honors College and accelerated program applicants, who must submit scores.
Is NJIT a public or private school, and where is it located?
NJIT is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey.
What are the most popular majors at NJIT?
The largest undergraduate majors at NJIT by annual graduates are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The school awards about 1,440 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.
Is NJIT safe? What is its campus crime rate?
NJIT reported 13 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 1.4 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.
Sources: the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by New Jersey Institute of Technology, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers