Acceptance Rate
65%
Avg. SAT
1460
75th percentile
“NJIT turns urban grit into engineering gold, training hands-on innovators in Newark's rising heart.”
Newark, NJ
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
You'll step into NJIT's world in Newark, New Jersey, a public polytechnic powerhouse born in 1881 as the Newark Technical School to equip factory workers and immigrants with practical skills amid the Industrial Revolution. Today, it stands as the state's only public polytechnic, blending rigorous STEM training with real-world application—no ivy-covered quads here, just a compact urban campus buzzing with labs and makerspaces. Students who thrive are the pragmatic doers: first-gen commuters from diverse backgrounds, international tech enthusiasts, and career accelerators who prioritize co-ops over club fairs. The school's personality radiates no-frills intensity, fostering resilience in a city that's shedding its rough edges through revitalization, yet you'll navigate Newark's street smarts, quick PATH trains to Manhattan, and occasional urban edge that weeds out those craving suburban polish.
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In NJIT classrooms, expect lab coats over lectures—professors with industry scars lead project-driven sessions where you prototype drones in the wireless networks lab or code AI in the Ying Wu College of Computing, home to one of the nation's top-ranked computer science programs. With a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, you'll snag mentorship in booming fields like biomedical engineering and cybersecurity, plus undergrad research via the Albert Dorman Honors College that punches above its weight. Tradeoffs hit hard: humanities take a backseat to STEM's dominance, so if you crave broad liberal arts, look elsewhere; the intellectual culture rewards grinders who debug at 2 a.m., not seminar debaters.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
10,200 undergrad • 3,047 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
25%
Black / African American
9%
Hispanic / Latino
22%
Asian
17%
Other / Multi-racial
28%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Newark, NJ
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week at NJIT kicks off with hackathons in the Campus Center, segues to group study marathons in the modern library, and winds down at food trucks or NJIT Nights basketball games, where you'll cheer the Highlanders amid a diverse crowd of 40% international students. Residential life has surged with glassy dorms housing about 3,000 undergrads, but commuters still rule—expect a purposeful vibe over rah-rah Greek life (only 5% join). Traditions like Highlander Week fuse tech demos with block parties, yet Newark's weather delivers gray winters and humid summers, while the social scene skews studious; party seekers might feel sidelined, but urban explorers love hopping to NYC or Ironbound feasts.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
America East Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
No
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Students Receiving Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
90%
4 Years Graduation Rate
55%
6 Years Graduation Rate
81%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$84,276
90% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at New Jersey Institute of Technology and return in the fall. 55% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 81% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
55%
4-5 years
26%
6-8 years
5%
Non-grad
14%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$15,198
Acceptance
65%
Undergrads
10,200
4-Year Grad Rate
55%
Endowment
$161M
Newark, NJ 07102
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