New Jersey Institute of Technology
PublicNewark, NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology, in Newark, NJ, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,019 students. New Jersey Institute of Technology is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 65%. Its highest-earning reported major is Information Science/Studies (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $103,918/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From New Jersey Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does New Jersey Institute of Technology look for in applicants?
Per New Jersey Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at New Jersey Institute of Technology typically score between 1210–1460 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at New Jersey Institute of Technology typically score between 27–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does New Jersey Institute of Technology cost?
New Jersey Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,859 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does New Jersey Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?
No -- New Jersey Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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