New Jersey Institute of Technology SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
NJIT admits a majority of applicants, but its enrolled students are still academically strong: the middle SAT range is 1235 to 1460 and the average GPA is 3.73. Since NJIT is test-optional and 40% submit SAT scores, aim around 1350+ before sending yours.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology facts and stats
New Jersey Institute of Technology enrolls about 10,200 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. NJIT has a 90% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 73%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
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How do your scores compare at NJIT?
Key New Jersey Institute of Technology application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
March 1
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to NJIT, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for superscore-focused retakes. For NJIT’s November 15 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
NJIT, a public university in the America East Conference, lists in-state tuition at $16,334 and out-of-state tuition at $34,024. With an average merit award of $15,733 and 71% of students receiving aid, scholarships can help offset costs. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.
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NJIT’s out-of-state tuition is $34,024, with in-state tuition at $16,334, and room and board adds $13,086. Aid is common: 71% of students receive financial aid, with an average package of $19,451, and merit awards average $15,733. For cost context, graduates leave with an average debt of $32,459.
⬡ LangSmith20e6ad78-10c7-479c-b33b-a9b9f30e7f5cStudent life at New Jersey Institute of Technology
25% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 5% of men join fraternities, and 4% of women join sororities.
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