New Jersey Institute of Technology Comparison

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Overview

 NJIT
Location Newark, NJ
Setting Large City
Enrollment 12,332
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #177
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website njit.edu
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Costs

 NJIT
Tuition (In State) $15,198
Tuition (Out of State) $31,658
Room & Board $14,600
Avg Net Price $17,762
Avg Grant Aid $15,959
% Receiving Grant Aid 89%

Admission

 NJIT
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 13,010
Admitted 8,585
Acceptance Rate 66%
Enrolled % 18.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.72
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 27/33
SAT Range 1190/1450
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Mar 1, 2025

Academics

 NJIT
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Engineering (38%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (16%)
  • Engineering Technology (14%)
  • Architecture (13%)
  • Business (10%)

Outcomes

 NJIT
Graduation Rate 54%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $67,200
Making Student Loan Payments 69%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,000
Median Loan Payment $237

Diversity

 NJIT
% Men 71%
% Women 29%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 33%
% Black 9%
% Hispanic 22%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

 NJIT
% In-State 90%
% Out-of-State 6%

Campus

 NJIT
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/