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New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Newark, New Jersey 07102

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1336

Reading & WritingMid: 635
590710
MathMid: 670
620760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2532

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

17

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

7

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

18

Drug Arrests

13

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive

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
10 Years$84,276

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#80
vs 2024
Forbes
#101
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#2
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#91
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Highlanders

FencingVolleyball competesCollege basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • Newark Technical School opened its doors in February 1885.
  • In 1886, under the leadership of the school's first director, Charles A.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

141Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
9 mi(16 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
75 mi(130 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
196 mi(340 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWR Newark Liberty4 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia16 mi
JFK New York JFK22 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
New York, NY9 mi · ~16 min drive
Hartford, CT105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
Providence, RI162 mi · ~4h 41m drive
Albany, NY134 mi · ~3h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY189 mi · ~5h 28m drive
Rochester, NY243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Buffalo, NY284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA75 mi · ~2h 10m drive
Pittsburgh, PA306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Newark, NJ1 mi · ~2 min drive
Trenton, NJ47 mi · ~1h 21m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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