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New Jersey Institute of Technology

NJIT

Newark, New Jersey 07102

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public institution in Newark with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1336, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,276 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,496.

Established
1881
Mascot
The Highlander
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big South Conference (BSC)
Division
Division I

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67%Acceptance
1336SAT Avg
8,762Students
16:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$84,276Earnings 10yr
$16,496Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New Jersey Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1336

Reading & WritingMid: 635
590710
MathMid: 670
620760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1336

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$19,022
Tuition (out-of-state)$35,934
Room & Board$15,000
Books & Supplies$2,750
Total Cost of Attendance$32,228
Average Net Price$16,496
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,534
$30–48K$12,526
$48–75K$16,317
$75–110K$21,967
$110K+$27,681

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,496

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

66

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,762
Gender Split
28% / 72%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 10%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 21%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.1%
Freshman Retention90.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,591
8 Years$77,642
10 Years$84,276

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$65,500
Men
$71,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#80
Forbes
#101
Wall Street Journal
#2
Washington Monthly
#91

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Highlanders

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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