New Jersey Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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New Jersey Institute of Technology is a medium four-year, public school with 12,335 students enrolled. This school was established in 1861 and is one of the 5 schools located in Newark, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

New Jersey Institute of Technology will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
72
New Jersey Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Biology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology is high at 89% (well above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology is good - 74%. Around 26% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at New Jersey Institute of Technology is pretty decent -- 15:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $31,700 per year. The additional fees at New Jersey Institute of Technology not covered by tuition are approximately $3,400, which makes it a total of $35,100 per academic year.

Read the details about New Jersey Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 13,010 applications were submitted and 8,585 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at New Jersey Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
New Jersey Institute of Technology provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Jersey Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
New Jersey Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: approximately $8,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, New Jersey Institute of Technology seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

New Jersey Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights
Newark, New Jersey
07102, USA
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