NJIT Admission Requirements
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NJIT Admission Overview
NJIT admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year NJIT admitted 65.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (A-) and SAT 1210-1460 / ACT 27-34. NJIT is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NJIT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
NJIT Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for New Jersey Institute of Technology
Acceptance Rate
The NJIT acceptance rate is 65.1%. Last year, 10,156 of 15,607 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
New Jersey Institute of Technology typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NJIT GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.72Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.72
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at NJIT typically have around a 3.72 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. NJIT is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
28% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
NJIT SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1210-1460Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
45%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 610
- Composite 1210
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 750
- Composite 1460
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at NJIT typically score around a 1340 SAT (middle 50% 1210–1460) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 91st percentile nationally. NJIT ranks #4 in the state of New Jersey and #156 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1210 to 1460
SAT policy
NJIT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1340 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NJIT ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
27-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 27
- Composite 27
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 35
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at NJIT typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 27–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. NJIT places #3 among colleges in New Jersey and #140 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 34
ACT policy
You may apply to NJIT without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to New Jersey Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 1, 2027Days left to Apply
182Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to New Jersey Institute of Technology is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
NJIT is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 65.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1210-1460); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185828.
GPA calculator: New Jersey Institute of Technology GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026