New York Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Old Westbury, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,249
- Admitted
- 8,783
- Yield
- 10.1%
- 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 York Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 64% in 2014–15 to 78.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,394 to 11,249 (+34%) over that period.
Its 78.1% rate makes New York Institute of Technology more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.4% for women vs 76.2% for men, a 4.2-point gap). New York Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,394 | 5,375 | 64% | 722 |
| 2015–16 | 8,566 | 5,805 | 67.8% | 742 |
| 2016–17 | 10,084 | 7,316 | 72.6% | 713 |
| 2017–18 | 9,945 | 7,651 | 76.9% | 894 |
| 2018–19 | 9,145 | 6,927 | 75.7% | 889 |
| 2019–20 | 11,848 | 8,033 | 67.8% | 852 |
| 2020–21 | 11,007 | 8,220 | 74.7% | 724 |
| 2021–22 | 10,469 | 8,412 | 80.4% | 952 |
| 2022–23 | 11,537 | 8,736 | 75.7% | 878 |
| 2023–24 | 11,249 | 8,783 | 78.1% | 886 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,197 | 4,180 | 80.4% |
| Men | 6,038 | 4,598 | 76.2% |
| Unknown | 14 | 5 | 35.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–680 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 600–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–33 | 4% |
How New York 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 York Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
New York Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 78.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,783 admitted of 11,249 applicants).
Is New York Institute of Technology test optional?
New York Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to New York Institute of Technology?
New York Institute of Technology received 11,249 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,783.
What SAT score do you need for New York Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at New York Institute of Technology typically scored 580–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is New York Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
New York Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64% in 2014–15 to 78.1% 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: www.nyit.edu/.