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New Jersey Institute of Technology

#4 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1,084 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B
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    About New Jersey Institute of Technology...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Sun Conference
    Address
    University Heights
    Newark, NJ 07102
    Website
    njit.edu
    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.

    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.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    61%
    SAT Range
    1190-1370
    ACT Range
    24-30
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,972/ 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
    $13,782/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    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
    47%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.81 responses
    35%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.80 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Engineering Technician
      203 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      181 Graduates
    • Architecture
      139 Graduates
    • Information Technology
      137 Graduates
    • Information Science
      130 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      129 Graduates
    • Biology
      95 Graduates
    • Business
      88 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      80 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      74 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,380Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,103
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    30%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 58 responses
    Report
    • Intelligent, and Interesting
      24%
    • Intelligent & sometimes antisocial
      17%
    • Smart
      16%
    • Unique and varied
      12%
    • Smart, unique, and outgoing
      9%
    • Typical / Average
      9%
    • Everyone is different.
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    58%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.103 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.111 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 70 responses
    Report
    • Innovative
      26%
    • Boring at times
      20%
    • Good school
      17%
    • Underrated
      17%
    • Aggrivating
      7%
    • Need to re-build bigger class rooms
      7%
    • Engaging
      3%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $68,500/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      64%
      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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      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!
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      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!
      Overall New jersey Institute of Technology is a great public University. As an upcoming 2020 graduate I can say that my experience at this school is a memorable one. Is it the best school no, but it is absolutely a school I am proud of attending. There are plenty of extracurricular activities for students to be involved in, and plenty of resources that allow students be successful inside and outside of the classroom. The new maker space is a great addition that allows for new cutting edge learning. The downsides are cafeteria food isn’t the greatest but that isn’t to big of an issue as there are plenty of food trucks and choices around. Also the location of the university. Newark isn’t the safest place, and I often would like to explore around campus but that is next to impossible in Newark.