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Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey · Private

51%acceptance rate
1370–1470SAT middle 50%
32–34ACT middle 50%
$43,665average net price

Stevens Institute of Technology admitted 51% of 10,499 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1370–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 90% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Stevens Institute of Technology’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early decision
November 15, 2026
Early decision II
January 5, 2027
Early action
December 1, 2026
Regular decision
January 5, 2027

The application fee is $75, and Stevens Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver. Stevens Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Stevens 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

Early decision applicants were admitted at 70% (284 of 407), compared with 51% for all applicants.

Stevens Institute of Technology offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.

2,565 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 940 took it, and 517 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How Stevens Institute of Technology rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor
  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Legacy
  • Religion
  • Work experience

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.83 GPA. 48% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.053%
  • 3.75–3.9920%
  • 3.50–3.7416%
  • 3.25–3.498%
  • 3.00–3.242%
  • 2.50–2.991%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $81,852 a year. After grants, students paid $43,665 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$26,555
  • $30–48k$26,938
  • $48–75k$34,145
  • $75–110k$38,749
  • $110k+$47,748

Quick answers

What is Stevens Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?

Stevens Institute of Technology admitted 51% of applicants: 5,321 of 10,499 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Stevens Institute of Technology’s early decision deadline?

For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 5, 2027, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 5, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Stevens Institute of Technology?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1370 to 1470, with a median around 1420. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Stevens Institute of Technology’s application fee?

The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Stevens Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does Stevens Institute of Technology require?

Besides the application and transcript, Stevens Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.

Does Stevens Institute of Technology have supplemental essays?

No. Stevens Institute of Technology has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.

Does Stevens Institute of Technology require the CSS Profile?

Yes. Stevens Institute of Technology uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.

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