New York Institute of Technology Admission Requirements
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New York Institute of Technology Admission Overview
New York Institute of Technology admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year New York Institute of Technology admitted 81% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1420 / ACT 24-32. New York Institute of Technology 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
New York Institute of Technology is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
New York Institute of Technology 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.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for New York Institute of Technology
Acceptance Rate
The New York Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 81%. Last year, 10,725 of 13,237 applicants were admitted. That is the 102nd lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into New York Institute of Technology and can you get accepted?
New York Institute of Technology is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good 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 York Institute of Technology typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
New York Institute of Technology GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at New York Institute of Technology typically have around a 3.5 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. New York Institute of Technology is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #51 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
New York Institute of Technology SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1190-1420Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
22%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 600
- Composite 1190
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 730
- Composite 1420
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at New York Institute of Technology typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. New York Institute of Technology ranks #28 in the state of New York and #200 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1420
SAT policy
New York Institute of Technology 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 1310 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
New York Institute of Technology 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.
24-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 23
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 31
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at New York Institute of Technology typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 24–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. New York Institute of Technology places #33 among colleges in New York and #235 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to New York Institute of Technology without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 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 York Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to New York Institute of Technology is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
New York Institute of Technology is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1420); 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=194091.
GPA calculator: New York Institute of Technology GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026