How do I schedule a campus tour at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

New Jersey Institute of Technology has 1 upcoming campus tour date; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does New Jersey Institute of Technology offer?

New Jersey Institute of Technology currently offers Open House. 1 upcoming date is listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to New Jersey Institute of Technology?

The nearest major airport is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 4 miles away.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Campus Tours & Visits — Newark, NJ

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

67%

Acceptance

1336

SAT Avg

8,762

Undergrads

16:1

Student : Faculty

73%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$84,276

Earnings 10yr

$16,496

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#80

Forbes

2025

#101

Wall Street Journal

2025

#2

Washington Monthly

2025

#91

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

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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.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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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

Programs (113)

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.

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%

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).

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

EWRNewark Liberty4 mi

LGANew York LaGuardia16 mi

JFKNew York JFK22 mi

Distance to Cities

Newark, NJ1 mi

~2 min drive

New York, NY9 mi

~16 min drive

Trenton, NJ47 mi

~1h 21m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (113)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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