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New Jersey Institute of Technology

#3 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1,147 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    University Heights
    Newark, NJ 07102
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    About NJIT...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Sun Conference
    From New Jersey Institute of Technology

    As one of the nation's leading public technological research universities, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) focuses on the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, as well as architecture, design, and management. NJIT students are career ready. That is why NJIT continually ranks as one of the best investments. NJIT students earn starting salaries 20 percent higher than the national average. NJIT offers small-campus intimacy with the resources of a major public research university.

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    New Jersey Institute of Technology Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    SAT Range
    1190-1380
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,855/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,602/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    65%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.68 responses
    48%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.84 responses
    34%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.83 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Engineering Technician
      217 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      186 Graduates
    • Information Technology
      180 Graduates
    • Information Science
      167 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      150 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      101 Graduates
    • Architecture
      95 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      90 Graduates
    • Biology
      83 Graduates
    • Business
      72 Graduates
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    Forensic Science

    NJIT is the only university in New Jersey with a forensic science program.

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      26%
    • On Campus
      74%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,827Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,705
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 59 responses
    • Intelligent, and Interesting
      25%
    • Intelligent & sometimes antisocial
      17%
    • Smart
      15%
    • Unique and varied
      12%
    • Smart, unique, and outgoing
      10%
    • Typical / Average
      8%
    • Everyone is different.
      7%
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    Campus Life

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    Poll
    58%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.106 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.114 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 73 responses
    • Innovative
      26%
    • Boring at times
      19%
    • Underrated
      18%
    • Good school
      16%
    • Aggrivating
      7%
    • Need to re-build bigger class rooms
      7%
    • Engaging
      3%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $68,500/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      65%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      92%
      National
      83%
      94%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.64 responses
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      New Jersey Institute of Technology Reviews

      1,147 reviews
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      I was a mechanical engineering major and the calculus and physics courses for freshmen were very difficult. It gave many students a significant load of stress just graduating from high school. In other words, the learning curve was steep. Otherwise, the campus was nice, clubs were engaging, student life/events were plentiful, the campus was relatively small/med (if you prefer that), and there were no shortages of food places to choose from, esp since this area also included other universities/colleges nearby; Rutgers-Newark and Essex County College. If you're worried about safety; Newark is mildly dangerous, but there are like 4 different police forces(one per college and one city) and don't stray away from university heights and you'll be relatively safe.
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      For a university that has a lot of diversity of students from all types of ethnic background you name. All the lectures and lab courses has a lot to offer where you're giving real world problems, giving that professional experience in your actual classroom. There are many on campus clubs/organizations that anyone can get involved with creating a experience for to students to become future leaders in the workforce. NJIT is ranked #1 on tuition/salary ratio in the whole country, meaning you your college education really worth it. Our University offers career services and a large network for many employment opportunities. NJIT really has a lot to offer to, possibilities are limitless!
      I am an incoming freshman, living on campus and I have been treated like royalty from the minute I got accepted. My university has supported me from every direction.

      The upperclassmen have enthusiastically ushered me through campus meetings, tours and events. The faculty have provided a vision of the incredible future that inspires me.

      Lastly, the alumni have shared their diverse experiences and growth as a result of graduating from NJIT.

      I am proud to be an NJIT Highlander!
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