More selective than 74% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NJIT over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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NJIT SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, NJIT is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 710 |
| SAT math | 610 | 750 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
NJIT admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 600–710 | 610–750 | 27–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 590–710 | 620–760 | 25–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is NJIT compared with other New Jersey colleges?
NJIT has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | 54% | 89% | $15,086 |
| 7 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | 58% | 33% | $6,838 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 58% | 84% | $24,406 |
| 9 | The College of New Jersey | 62% | 86% | $27,646 |
| 10 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | 65% | 73% | $16,504 |
| 11 | Rutgers University-Camden | 66% | 67% | $18,745 |
| 12 | Drew University | 68% | 70% | $24,280 |
| 13 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | 70% | 38% | $28,014 |
| 14 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | 71% | 70% | $18,173 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at NJIT
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NJIT admissions questions
What is the NJIT acceptance rate?
New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,362 of 13,993 applicants were admitted.
Does NJIT require the SAT or ACT?
New Jersey Institute of Technology considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for NJIT?
The middle 50% of New Jersey Institute of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1460 on the SAT and 27–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at NJIT?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,762 of 9,362).
Is NJIT getting harder to get into?
New Jersey Institute of Technology accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to New Jersey Institute of Technology overview