Stevens Admission Requirements

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Stevens Admission Overview

Stevens admission requirements are competitive. Last year Stevens admitted 47.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.88 GPA (A) and SAT 1380-1505 / ACT 31-34. Stevens 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

Stevens Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

47.6%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Stevens Institute of Technology

Acceptance Rate

The Stevens acceptance rate is 47.6%. Last year, 5,078 of 10,673 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

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

Stevens is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Stevens Institute of Technology typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.88. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stevens GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.88

Typical High School Grades

A

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.88

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Stevens typically have around a 3.88 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Stevens is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

52% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #2 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Stevens Institute of Technology freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 52.0% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 30.0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 4.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 1.0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Stevens SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1380-1505

Freshmen who sent SAT

36%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 670
  • Math 710
  • Composite 1380
SAT 25th percentile scores for Stevens Institute of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 735
  • Math 770
  • Composite 1505
SAT 75th percentile scores for Stevens Institute of Technology

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Stevens typically score around a 1440 SAT (middle 50% 1380–1505) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 97th percentile nationally. Stevens ranks #2 in the state of New Jersey and #74 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1380 to 1505

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Stevens 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 1440 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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Stevens Institute of Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1505+ Above 75th >64%
1440 to 1505 Avg + 47%-64%
1380 to 1440 Avg - 33%-47%
Below 1380 Below mid-50 <33%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stevens ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

31-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 31
  • Math 28
  • Composite 31
ACT 25th percentile scores for Stevens Institute of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 35
  • Math 33
  • Composite 34
ACT 75th percentile scores for Stevens Institute of Technology

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Stevens typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 31–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Stevens places #2 among colleges in New Jersey and #75 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 31 to 34

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Stevens without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Stevens Institute of Technology
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
34+ Above 75th >68%
32 to 34 Avg + 48%-68%
31 to 32 Avg - 38%-48%
Below 31 Below mid-50 <38%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

63% of Stevens Institute of Technology freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Stevens Institute of Technology students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 63%
Top 25% of class 90%
Top 50% of class 99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Stevens Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,585 7,086 10,673
Accepted 1,824 3,252 5,078
Acceptance Rate 51% 46% 48%
Enrolled 352 703 1,055
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 22% 21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Stevens Institute of Technology application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Stevens Institute of Technology
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Stevens is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 47.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.88 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1380-1505); 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=186867.

GPA calculator: Stevens Institute of Technology GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026