About New Jersey Institute of Technology

Founded in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,211 full time undergraduate students, and 3,106 full time graduate students.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 441 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at New Jersey Institute of Technology include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee75
SAT Range1110-1310
ACT Range23-29

Admissions at NJIT are considered Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 29% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

11%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
68%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
21%
“I feel extremely safe”
39%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
16%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
68%
“They keep regular office hours”
16%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
24%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
46%
“We only party on weekends”
27%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
68%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
21%
“I feel extremely safe”
39%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
16%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
68%
“They keep regular office hours”
16%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
24%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
46%
“We only party on weekends”
27%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

New Jersey Institute of Technology REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    97 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    79 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    113 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    114 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    114 Students rated class size 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    113 Students rated school activities 3.1 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    113 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    114 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of New Jersey Institute of Technology?

38 Students rated New Jersey Institute of Technology

Matthew

I absolutely love it here at NJIT. I'm a resident living in the honors college and the past month has been the greatest experience of my life. A cheap tuition with plenty of opportunities for financial aid. The education is top-quality. I have never once regretted my decision to go to NJIT.

Daniel

NJIT is a school with many entitled kids. The male to female ratio of the school is quite the difference. There is a lot of entitled people especially amongst the athletes. They are a lot of sources to do well. The school offers many sources to do well, and offers many tutoring center for students so they can succeed. NJIT is a top research university, and it's open for people in any major. I would recommend NJIT for a student who wants to receive a good education, but if you are person who wants the college experience, NJIT is not the school for you.

Justis

it is very fun the math and especially chem classes are a little tough but if you work hard you can pass with all As.

Kiera

I love NJIT. I feel like it is such a great school for such a great price. The campus is going to change a lot in the next few years. We have a new athletic center being built and a ton more. This campus is going to be fantastic a few years from now.

New Jersey Institute of Technology FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for New Jersey Institute of Technology is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Study hard

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very diverse,unique,and future driven.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The only thing I think that my school is not doing right , is the cost of tuition its over board. The prices are going higher than usual. They should have more scholarships for student who are trying to do something good in there lifes but dont have a high gpa they should offer more help to students that have low income and are not residents of the United States. They're making those students drop there career, working in warehouses and factory, cause they cant successed in life. Students need more support and need to be taken more in consideration.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    NJIT is a very diverse school with determined, hard working students seeking to be successful after graduation with their background of preparation being NJIT.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about the school is that there are people for everyone since the student body is so diverse. Another good thing about the school is that the curriculm is educational, practical, and interesting.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Techies

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is a lot of work, but all one has to do is keep their head on straight and stay focused on what they have to do.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    that the math courses were as hard as they were, and that campus life was not as great as the college makes it out to be

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My School is best known for being the only school in New Jersey that works hand and hand with the National Architectural Accrediating Board (NAAB) for architect majors. Meaning if you are planning to get licensed as an architect in the future and would like to stay in state, then New Jersey Institute of Technology is the school for you.

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  11. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The most popular groups and teams on campus are greek life and the volleyball team. Even though these are the big things for social life, there arent many supporters. Again, social life is really bad. Most social life takes place in the pub or frat parties, other than that, people arent really that social, because many are commuters. The nightlife isnt big at all at njit, not many people are walking around excited what to do during the night. Even during NJIT day, not many people seem enthusiastic about it. The pub is pretty small, and not that active. Personally i am part of a frat, so my social life is pretty good.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I don't brag about my school. I just say it is a difficult school to be in.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    From my experience, NJIT is a mediocre school. A few things I would like improved would be: to renew or expand the campus, to reexamine some professors because they really don't seem qualified to be teaching, and sadly there needs to be a larger female population. My school is far too small, I sometimes feel like I'm attending an extension of high school. The surrounding area around NJIT is also not too friendly. Many people do not want to live in Newark or even go off campus due to muggings and robberies that take place. My complaints of NJIT are fairly prolific throughout the school.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The answer to this question varies greatly, and is certainly subjective. I'm majoring in IT currently but I enjoy programming, and I know for a fact that half of the people in all of my IT classes would say that they hated it because it required some programming. That being said, I would say there are more bad professors than good professors. I've had a couple that I really enjoyed, who were very knowledgeable and challenging, and more often I get professors that are either too easy or don't seem fit for the job. Students at NJIT are not very academically competitive, and the academic requirements are quite low. Many people don't even seem to want to be there most of the time, but this may just be because they haven't found a suitable major.

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  15. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you don't know what you want to major in or lack organizational skills you may find this school to be difficult to attend as you may fall easily behind. There is little to no tolerance for late turned in work and while some professors will allow you to do extra work for a missing grade it is not an adviced course of action here. Math and Physics are not courses for the faint of heart, if you lack an affinity for mathematics or science this school should be avoided.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype is that all NJIT students are geeks and only care about books. That is completely not true, NJIT is very diversed and people also go out and have a good time while still keeping up their grades.

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  17. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Positives: Safety is pretty good Educational value is really good you'll get a job right away the avg person an individual makes right away from NJIT is 65,000-75,000 Negatives: Social life sucks Campus is really small and boring The NJIT gym sucks The food is terrible if you plan to go to NJIT, i suggest you commute, don't waste your money.

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  18. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    Sports aren't that big here but the sports scene is growing. The school is putting more money into athletics and we have new facilities for athletes and students to use. Soccer is big here, even though we're not the best, you will usually see groups of students playing soccer on the new field.

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  19. What are your classes like?

    great

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  20. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    That we are all computer geeks. There are several stereotypes and groups though: the architecture students all live in the archy building (true for the most part), IT students generally stick together within their major, the other three majors generally get along, the sports teams only affiliate amongst themselves, etc.

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  21. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    somewhat thought there are a lot of women around and there are probably more archietects than engineers

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Student Body

Students

25%

female

75%

male

8,211

Total Undergrad Enrollment

3,106

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

63%

In-State

34%

International

Organizations

70

Student Organizations

15

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

18%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
21%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
20%
% White or Caucasian
32%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending New Jersey Institute of Technology receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 48% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,034

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,600

Books and Supplies

$13,700

Room and Board

47,334

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,355
$30 - $48K
$14,801
$48 - $75K
$19,550
$75 - $110K
$22,825
$110K & UP
$24,220

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