New York Institute of Technology

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Old Westbury, NY
  • 3.0 2 reviews
#29 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

6,877
New York Institute of Technology overview
New York Institute of Technology overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

New York Institute of Technology's main campus spans 1,050 acres in Old Westbury, Long Island, situated 25 miles east of New York City. Established in 1955, NYIT operates from a suburban setting featuring a mix of modern academic buildings and restored historic mansions from Long Island's Gold Coast era. The institute specializes in technology-focused programs, particularly architecture, engineering, computer science, and digital arts, while also maintaining accredited health science programs including osteopathic medicine. Students can reside in apartment-style housing on the Old Westbury campus, while also having access to the school's additional campus in Manhattan. NYIT competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bears, primarily in the East Coast Conference.

Ratings

New York Institute of Technology is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High
New York Institute of Technology admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1190/1420
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/32
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

81%
New York Institute of Technology applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 8.5%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,560
Costs for New York Institute of Technology
Fee Cost
Tuition $46,560
Books and Supplies $1,512
Other Fees $2,500
Room and Board $27,000
Budget for Other Expenses $4,570
Total One Year Cost $82,142

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at New York Institute of Technology are Business, Communication, and Architecture. 17% of students major in Business, 12% in Communication, and 12% in Architecture.

  • Business 17%
  • Communication 12%
  • Architecture 12%
  • Engineering 10%
  • General Studies 9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194091.

GPA calculator: New York Institute of Technology GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026