New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology is moderately difficult to get into. Around 69% of applicants get into New Jersey Institute of Technology each year. Out of 11,578 applications received in 2023, 8,005 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to New Jersey Institute of Technology, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the application fee costs $75.

Students who apply to New Jersey Institute of Technology for fall semester should hear back from New Jersey Institute of Technology by November 15.

New Jersey Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New Jersey Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

New Jersey Institute of Technology 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Mean SAT Score	1294
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	42%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	Yes

New Jersey Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	November 15

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Applying Early to New Jersey Institute of Technology?

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New Jersey Institute of Technology may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with New Jersey Institute of Technology directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. New Jersey Institute of Technology will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New Jersey Institute of Technology Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to NJIT?

NJIT is a moderately difficult school to get into. NJIT evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, NJIT accepted 69% of students, about 8,005 of the 11,578 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like NJIT, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Albert Dorman Honors College is program very difficult.

Transferring to New Jersey Institute of Technology

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at New Jersey Institute of Technology

What does New Jersey Institute of Technology consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with New Jersey Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

New Jersey Institute of Technology 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New Jersey Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New Jersey Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Jersey Institute of Technology?

Students admitted to New Jersey Institute of Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Jersey Institute of Technology has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 42% of New Jersey Institute of Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for New Jersey Institute of Technology?

To be competitive with other New Jersey Institute of Technology applicants, you should strive to score between 1210 and 1440 (or higher!) on the SAT. At New Jersey Institute of Technology 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1440 and 25% of scored lower than 1210, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a New Jersey Institute of Technology student is 1294.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New Jersey Institute of Technology students scored 740 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Jersey Institute of Technology students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at New Jersey Institute of Technology, you should strive to earn between 27 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New Jersey Institute of Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New Jersey Institute of Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to New Jersey Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to New Jersey Institute of Technology. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in New Jersey Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to New Jersey Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Jersey Institute of Technology?

❌ No, New Jersey Institute of Technology is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

🟨 New Jersey Institute of Technology may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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