First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | March 1, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission | Fall | June 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: njit.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | New Jersey Institute of Technology course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | [MATH 111]* 4* | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | [MATH 111]* 4* | |
| Biology | 4 | R120:101 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 125 and 125A | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 102 and PHYS 102A | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Free Elective**** 3 | |
| United States History | 4 | R512:201 | 3 credits |
Show all 28 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | [MATH 111]* 4* | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | [Math 113 or 135 or 138]** 3** | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | [MATH 111]* 4* | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | [MATH 113 or 135 or 138]** 3** | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | [MATH 111 and MATH 112]* 8* | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | [MATH 113 or MATH 135]*** 3*** | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | [MATH 138 and MATH 238]** 6** | |
| Biology | 4 | R120:101 | 4 credits |
| Biology | 5 | R120:101 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 125 and 125A | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 125, CHEM125A , CHEM 126 and CHEM 126A | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 102 and PHYS 102A | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Free Elective**** 3 | |
| United States History | 4 | R512:201 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 210 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | [MATH 105]^ 3^ | |
| Statistics | 4 | [MATH 120]^^ 1^^ | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 113 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 266 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 265 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | R510:201 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | EVSC 125 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 103 and PHYS 103A | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | R510:202 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | STS 2** | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | [AD 161 and AD 162]^^^ 6^^^ | |
| Music Theory | 4 | R21:087:121 ^^^^ | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 4 | R512:233 | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 4 | [MATH 111]* 4* | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 4 | [MATH 113 or 135 or 138]** 3** | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | R790:203 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 5 | AD 111 | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics: United States | 4 | R790:201 | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 121 and PHYS 121A | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 111 and PHYS 111A | 4 credits |
| Seminar AND AP Research | 4 | ENGL 102 | 3 credits |
Source: njit.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 264 |
| Information Technology | 200 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 179 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 |
| Business Administration and Management | 101 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 87 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 73 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 65 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Information Science/Studies | 61 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 59 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 53 |
| Chemical Engineering | 53 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 39 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 27 |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Industrial Engineering | 21 |
| Financial Analytics | 19 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 19 |
| Interior Design | 12 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 12 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 10 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 9 |
| General Studies | 9 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 9 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 8 |
| Data Science | 8 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
5% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20
Elevation
72 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
28.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,640 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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