Overview

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a University institution located in Newark, NJ, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address University Heights
Newark, NJ  07102
United States

Contact Mr. Stephen M. Eck
Executive Director of University Admissions
Email: admissions@njit.edu
Phone: 973-596-3306
Fax: 973-596-3461

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Architecture And Related Services, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Geological/geophysical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Science, Technology And Society
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,993

Applied

9,362

Accepted

9,523

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,994

Females Applied

3,661

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,974

Males Applied

5,689

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.69

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	November 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	630	580	700
SAT Math	664	610	750
ACT Composite	27	25	32

Financial Aid

17,961

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,472

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,460

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,171

Avg. Loan Aid

14,432

Avg. Grant Aid

16,337

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.16%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,523

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	28.21%
Black or African American	10.39%
White or Caucasian	30.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	21.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	3.14%
Other	1.67%

Gender

Male (70.33%)

Female (29.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Highlander's Homecoming, Renaissance Fair and NJIT L.E.A.D.S. Conference

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Senate, Student Activities Council, Vector, Institute of Industrial Engineers and WJTB Geek Radio

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		Division 1
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		Division 1
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,010

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 514

Part-time - 496

Male - 731

Female - 279