New Jersey Institute of Technology

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NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission, requiring a completed application, application fee or waiver, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores (optional for Spring/Fall 2027), and a letter of recommendation. Applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design must also submit a portfolio.

• GPAWe 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. Successful applicants in the most recent (Fall 2026) incoming first-year class had an average high school GPA of 3.65 (out of 4.0)
• TestsSAT/ACT scores are optional for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 first-year applicants, but strongly encouraged. Required for Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants. Average SAT score of 1339 and average ACT score of 30 for Fall 2026.
• DeadlinesEarly Action I: November 15, Early Action II: December 15, Honors College: February 1, Rolling Admission: March 1, Rolling Admission: November 1

Required: Completed application · Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver) · High school transcript · SAT or ACT scores · Letter of recommendation · Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)