Incoming First-Year Students: Your Future Starts Here

Academic Preparation. All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenge yourself relative to the curriculum that is available at your school and the trends in your performance—for example, if your grades improved between your first year and senior year.

We also consider the GPA 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.

Participating in rigorous curricula, such as Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes can give you an additional advantage. You may be eligible for college-level credit based on your scores on AP or IB exams.  To receive AP or IB credit, have your official AP or IB score reports sent to NJIT.

High School Course Requirements.

Engineering, Computing and Science Majors:

• Four years of English.
• Four years of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus required; Calculus strongly recommended.)
• Three years of Lab Science (Chemistry and Physics required.)

Engineering Technology Majors:

• Four years of English.
• Three years of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II required; Pre-Calculus strongly recommended.)
• Three years of Lab Science (Chemistry and Physics required.)

Architecture, Business, Design, Humanities and Social Science Majors:

• Four years of English.
• Three years of Math (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II required; Pre-Calculus strongly recommended.)
• Two years of Lab Science (Chemistry, Physics or Biology.)  

Standardized Testing Policy

Test-Optional Admission Policy for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. First-year students applying to NJIT for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 can choose not to submit SAT and/or ACT scores. While submission of test scores is not required for admission consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit them. This policy does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants, as they are required to submit test scores.

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

Standardized Test Scores Information. NJIT does not have a minimum high school GPA or test score requirement for admission. 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), an average SAT score of 1339 and an average ACT score of 30.

Submitting Test Scores. We will consider either the SAT or ACT and use the highest scores provided (super-score), even if they are not from your most recent testing.

We recommend you send all 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

Personal Essay. Included in the Common Application is an essay. The purpose of the essay is to assess your writing ability and, more importantly, to learn more about you as an individual. This portion of the application helps us get to know you, assess mutual fit and better understand what you could contribute to NJIT.

Letter of Recommendation. Counselors and teachers provide an external perspective about you as a person and applicant to NJIT. We expect you to provide us with all the information pertinent to your application, while your recommender will provide an additional perspective/insight about you as a student.

Portfolio. Undergraduate applicants interested in Architecture, Digital Design, Industrial Design or Interior Design majors are required to submit a digital portfolio of their creative work. This portfolio helps convey visual awareness and reflects the potential for success in architecture and design education. In some instances, a strong portfolio may determine acceptance. You can learn more about portfolio requirements here.

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