College statistics
- Address:
- University Heights
Newark, NJ
07102 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.njit.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $16,334
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $34,024
- Room and Board:
- $15,856
- Acceptance Rate:
- 66.9%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $427,101,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark is a public research university specializing in engineering, technology, and sciences. The institution combines an urban location with strong research activity—it is classified as Research 1 for very high spending and doctorate production—and draws students seeking technical and engineering-focused degree programs.
The university enrolls approximately 13,000 students. In-state tuition runs $16,334 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $32,190 when room and board are included; out-of-state students pay $34,024 in tuition and $49,880 total. With a 67% acceptance rate, admissions are moderately selective. Among admitted students, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 760 and the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 710, reflecting the quantitative strength of the student body.
NJIT is well-suited for students committed to engineering and technical fields who want research opportunities and specialized faculty in their disciplines. The university's Economic Mobility Index ranking indicates it supports both access and strong earnings outcomes. Visit https://www.njit.edu/ for more information.