New Jersey Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Newark, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,993
- Admitted
- 9,362
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 63.4% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,777 to 13,993 (+193%) over that period.
Its 66.9% rate makes New Jersey Institute of Technology more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.3% for women vs 63.4% for men, a 9.9-point gap). New Jersey Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,777 | 3,028 | 63.4% | 1,050 |
| 2015–16 | 6,045 | 3,673 | 60.8% | 1,108 |
| 2016–17 | 7,222 | 4,283 | 59.3% | 1,098 |
| 2017–18 | 7,254 | 4,453 | 61.4% | 1,114 |
| 2018–19 | 8,123 | 5,171 | 63.7% | 1,286 |
| 2019–20 | 8,201 | 5,971 | 72.8% | 1,360 |
| 2020–21 | 10,299 | 6,800 | 66% | 1,191 |
| 2021–22 | 11,578 | 8,005 | 69.1% | 1,374 |
| 2022–23 | 13,010 | 8,585 | 66% | 1,575 |
| 2023–24 | 13,993 | 9,362 | 66.9% | 1,762 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,994 | 3,661 | 73.3% |
| Men | 8,974 | 5,689 | 63.4% |
| Unknown | 25 | 12 | 48% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–710 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 620–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–32 | 4% |
How New Jersey Institute compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 66.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,362 admitted of 13,993 applicants).
Is New Jersey Institute of Technology test optional?
New Jersey Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to New Jersey Institute of Technology?
New Jersey Institute of Technology received 13,993 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,362.
What SAT score do you need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at New Jersey Institute of Technology typically scored 590–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 620–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is New Jersey Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
New Jersey Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.4% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.njit.edu/.