New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey · Public
New Jersey Institute of Technology admitted 65% of 15,607 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1235–1460 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Application deadlines
New Jersey Institute of Technology’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75, and New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver. New Jersey Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check New Jersey Institute of Technology’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
New Jersey Institute of Technology offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
3,621 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,520 took it, and 827 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How New Jersey Institute of Technology rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.73 GPA. 30% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,352 in-state and $58,264 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,736 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
New Jersey Institute of Technology admitted 65% of applicants: 10,156 of 15,607 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is New Jersey Institute of Technology’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1235 to 1460, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is New Jersey Institute of Technology’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does New Jersey Institute of Technology require?
Besides the application and transcript, New Jersey Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does New Jersey Institute of Technology have supplemental essays?
No. New Jersey Institute of Technology has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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