New Jersey Institute of Technology: what international applicants need

What are New Jersey Institute of Technology's application deadlines for 2026–27?

New Jersey Institute of Technology has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Early Action II on December 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is New Jersey Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

65.1% for students who started in fall 2024: New Jersey Institute of Technology admitted 10,156 of its 15,607 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. New Jersey Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for New Jersey Institute of Technology?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 610–750 in Math and 600–710 in Reading and Writing (45% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–34.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is New Jersey Institute of Technology's application fee for international students?

New Jersey Institute of Technology's application fee is $75 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does New Jersey Institute of Technology accept?

New Jersey Institute of Technology lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does New Jersey Institute of Technology require?

New Jersey Institute of Technology requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. New Jersey Institute of Technology requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does New Jersey Institute of Technology have?

603 of New Jersey Institute of Technology's 10,200 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does New Jersey Institute of Technology cost for international students?

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $37,664 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $19,974). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,450. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $62,714 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does New Jersey Institute of Technology give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, New Jersey Institute of Technology gave institutional scholarships or grants to 518 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source