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Your chances of getting into New Jersey Institute of Technology

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

66%
Admission Difficulty for New Jersey Institute of Technology
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at NJIT is 66%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into NJIT and can you get accepted?

NJIT is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 8,585 out of the 13,010 who applied were admitted.

New Jersey Institute of Technology typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into NJIT?

66% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to New Jersey Institute of Technology you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.72 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1320 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT

NJIT GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.72

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into NJIT are to have around a 3.72 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as NJIT accepts 66% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at NJIT is 3.72 on the 4.0 scale. 28% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since NJIT is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted New Jersey Institute of Technology students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.62% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.46% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 28.08% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.15% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.69% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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NJIT SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to New Jersey Institute of Technology. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 40% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1190-1450

Applicants Submitting SAT 

40%
SAT Scores for New Jersey Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 610
Composite 25th Percentile 1190
SAT Scores for New Jersey Institute of Technology
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 750
Composite 75th Percentile 1450
Average SAT Score 1320

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to New Jersey Institute of Technology?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at NJIT is 1320 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1190-1450. Students who get into New Jersey Institute of Technology score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers..  NJIT ranks #4 in the state of New Jersey and #163 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1320 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. NJIT regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1190, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1060, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1320, you have around a 66% chance of being admitted. A 1450 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

New Jersey Institute of Technology admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1450 and Above Good >79%
1320 to 1450 Avg + 66%-79%
1190 to 1320 Avg - 51%-66%
1060 to 1190 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 1060 Low <35%
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NJIT ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

27-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for New Jersey Institute of Technology
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 26
Math 25th Percentile 26
Composite 25th Percentile 27
ACT Scores for New Jersey Institute of Technology
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 32
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into NJIT?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to NJIT is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 33.  The school ranks #3 in New Jersey and #131 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as New Jersey Institute of Technology is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into NJIT for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 66% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 79% with a 33 ACT score.

New Jersey Institute of Technology admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >79%
30 to 33 Avg + 66%-79%
27 to 30 Avg - 51%-66%
24 to 27 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 24 Low <35%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

New Jersey Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,667 8,343 13,010
Accepted 3,426 5,159 8,585
Acceptance Rate 73% 62% 66%
Enrolled 493 1,082 1,575
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 21% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

114

Applicants have 114 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New Jersey Institute of Technology is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New Jersey Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New Jersey Institute of Technology Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New Jersey Institute of Technology
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because NJIT is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.72 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1320 on the SAT and 30 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Students applying to New Jersey Institute of Technology often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185828 IPEDS survey data for New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Last updated February 24, 2024