,·Public Research University·Est. 1881
“New Jersey's STEM powerhouse, turning innovative thinkers into industry-ready engineers, architects, and technologists—minutes from New York City.”
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university and New Jersey's science and technology flagship institution. With nationally ranked programs in engineering, computer science, architecture, and design, NJIT prepares graduates to lead in the technology-driven global economy. Its location in Newark—just eight minutes by train from New York City—makes NJIT one of the most strategically positioned tech universities in the country. NJIT's colleges offer more than 125 undergraduate and graduate programs, with the Newark College of Engineering (NCE) being one of the largest and most respected engineering schools on the East Coast. The university has made major investments in research infrastructure, including the Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research and the Big Bear Solar Observatory. NJIT's co-op and internship programs place students with major employers in the New York metro area's booming tech, healthcare, and finance industries. A welcoming and diverse campus community, affordable in-state tuition, and strong career outcomes make NJIT especially attractive for first-generation college students and those seeking a rigorous technical education without the price tag of a private university.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Non-binding; priority scholarship consideration
Regular Decision
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis through spring
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$19,974
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$37,664
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
One of the nation's oldest and largest engineering schools with ABET-accredited programs in biomedical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering.
Programs in computer science, information technology, data science, and cybersecurity.
NAAB-accredited architecture program alongside industrial design and interior design.
Supporting programs in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the social sciences.
Business programs with a strong STEM focus, including finance, supply chain, and healthcare management.
4 years
NJIT's flagship STEM-OPT-eligible program and the largest CS program in the NYC metro region. Strong placement into Wall Street tech (JPMorgan, Goldman, Morgan Stanley), Verizon Labs, Prudential, and Bell Labs alumni networks. Co-op program offers paid CPT placements during the academic year.
7 years
Seven-year combined BS-MD program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School — among the few US direct-medicine programs admitting from high school. Highly selective; SAT/ACT required by NJMS Admissions Committee.
5 years
NAAB-accredited five-year professional architecture degree. NJIT's location 25 minutes from Manhattan provides direct access to global architecture firms (SOM, Gensler, KPF, Bjarke Ingels) for studio reviews and internships.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $59,314
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
