How to Apply

Currently, more than 1,500 students from 23 countries are a part of the NJIT community.

During our admission process, we closely review your specific academic background and particular educational system in order to make the best possible admission decisions. Our evaluation includes consideration of the factors below.

Academic Preparation

All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript in English. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was available at your school and the trends in your performance—especially your grades in math, science and English.

Your completed coursework should include English Composition, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 25% of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 3.0 GPA or higher to be the equivalent.

Standardized Test Scores

SAT/ACT

Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2025

First-year students applying to Fall 2025 can opt to not submit SAT and/or ACT scores. This does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants.

Students who have taken the SAT or ACT are encouraged to submit test scores to be considered for scholarships. However, students who do not submit scores will be considered for scholarships.

Standardized Test Scores and Information

Average composite SAT score for our enrolling first-year class is 1285 (Math and Critical Reading).

Average ACT score for our enrolling first-year class is 26.

Submitting Scores

We will consider either the SAT or ACT and use the highest scores provided, even if they are not from your most recent testing.

We recommend you send us all of your official scores as soon as possible, or no later than the time you test, to avoid missing a deadline.

• SAT school code: 2513
• ACT school code: 2580

TOEFL/IELTS/DUOLINGO/PTE

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo or Pearson Test of English (PTE) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The minimum score required is 79 for the internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, 550 for the paper TOEFL exam, 6.0 for the IELTS exam, 100 for the Duolingo exam or 53 for the PTE exam.

Applicants with degrees from institutions in the following countries qualify for an exemption of the English proficiency requirement, so they do not have to submit a TOEFL/IELTS/DUOLINGO/PTE exam score as part of their application for admission:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia (including island territories - Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, and the Cocos Islands)
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Cook Islands
• Dominica
• Federated State of Micronesia
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Ireland, Republic of
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Liberia
• New Zealand (including the island territory of Tokelau)
• Niue
• Nigeria
• Republic of Fiji
• Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Republic of Palau
• Philippines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Helena
• South Africa
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, including island territories - Pitcairn, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Gibraltar, the Turks and Caicos, and Montserrat)
• United States (including island territories – American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands)
• Zimbabwe

Application Checklist

• First-year application. More information on first-year admission is here.
• All other applications. More information on admission by student type is here.
• $75 application fee
• Official High School/Secondary School Transcript in English or a Notarized Copy
• Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College or an accelerated program
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE score (international students only)
• Portfolio - for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design. Graduate students upload their portfolio directly on their application. First-year and transfer students can learn more about how to submit their portfolio here.