GRE scores are required for admission to some doctoral programs

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Duolingo, PTE or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for all international applicants not holding a degree from a United States post-secondary institution.  The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam.  A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam. A minimum score of 120 is required for the Duolingo exam. A minimum score of 57 is required for the PTE exam.

Individual academic programs may establish additional or more stringent requirements.

Application Checklist

• Application for admission
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• Transcripts and proof of degree completion from all colleges and universities attended
• GRE/GMAT scores
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE results for international applicants
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

GRE/GMAT requirements per academic college:

• Newark College of Engineering - GRE optional but strongly recommended for all MS and PhD applicants
• Ying Wu College of Computing - GRE optional but strongly recommended for all MS applicants; GRE required for all PhD applicants
• Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts - GRE optional for all MS and PhD applicants
• Hillier College of Architecture and Design - GRE optional for all Master's applicants; GRE required for all PhD applicants
• Martin Tuchman School of Management - GMAT/GRE may be waived for Master's applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (international students need a WES or another NACES-approved evaluation); GMAT/GRE required for all PhD applicants

Application Checklist:

• Application for admission
• $75 non-refundable application fee
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• GRE/GMAT scores (optional for select programs - see below)
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE scores (international applicants only, unless undergraduate degree completed at a U.S. university - see requirements below)
• Letter of recommendation (optional for all Master's applicants; required for Architecture and Urban Design applicants)
• Portfolio (Architecture and Design applicants only)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo or the PTE is required for all international applicants not holding a degree from a United States post-secondary institution. The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam. A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam. A minimum score of 120 is required on the Duolingo exam. A minimum score of 57 is required on the PTE exam.

GRE/GMAT requirements per academic college:

• Newark College of Engineering - GRE optional but strongly recommended for all MS and PhD applicants
• Ying Wu College of Computing - GRE optional but strongly recommended for all MS applicants; GRE required for all PhD applicants
• Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts - GRE optional for all MS and PhD applicants
• Hillier College of Architecture and Design - GRE optional for all Master's applicants; GRE required for all PhD applicants
• Martin Tuchman School of Management - GMAT/GRE may be waived for Master's applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (international students need a WES or another NACES-approved evaluation); GMAT/GRE required for all PhD applicants
• Online Programs - GRE/GMAT is optional for all online MS applicants

Starting A New Application

To apply to any graduate program at NJIT, you will complete an online application. You will be asked to create a user ID and password. Don't worry about completing the application at once. You may start it, save it, and return to it at a later time using your user ID and password. Also, remember to visit your program's information page and complete all additional requirements.

 

Finishing a Previously Started Application

If you have already started an application and have not submitted it, you can use your self-created username and password and log in to finish your application. Click here to continue, finish, or submit your previously started application.

First-Year Student application deadlines:

Fall Semester

• Early Action I:  November 15
• Early Action II:  December 15
• Honors College:  February 1
• Rolling Admission:  March 1

Spring Semester 

• Rolling Admission:  November 15

Undergraduate Previously Enrolled (Readmit) Students

• Fall Semester:  August 1
• Spring Semester:  November 15

If you are returning from an academic suspension, the deadlines are earlier:

• Fall Semester:  July 1
• Spring Semester:  November 1

Undergraduate Transfer Students

• Fall Semester:  June 1
• Fall Semester Honors College:  June 1
• Spring Semester:  November 15
• Spring Semester Honors College:  January 1

Your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is complete. 

Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee is $75.

If you have already finished at least one semester at NJIT, and then took a full semester or longer off, you required to apply for readmission.



NJIT employs rolling admissions so your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is complete. If want to re-enroll at NJIT in a certain semester, you need to make sure your application is complete and submitted by these cutoff dates:

Fall Semester: August 1

Spring Semester: November 15

Winter Semester: December 1

If you are returning from an academic suspension, the deadlines are earlier:

Fall Semester: July 1

Spring Semester: November 1

Winter Semester: November 1

Please note that if your file isn't complete by the deadline, we'll consider you for the following semester.

Application Checklist

• Completed application
• Application fee
• Official transcripts of any courses taken while you were on leave from NJIT
• Personal statement

NJIT enrolls over 1,000 transfer students every year in both the Fall and Spring semester. Learn about the process, timeline, and requirements for applying as a transfer student.

 

Not sure if you are a transfer applicant?

If you are currently enrolled at another college, university or have completed college-level coursework that does not include any courses you may have completed in high school, you are considered a transfer applicant.

Transfer Applicant Criteria

Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:

• English Composition
• Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)

Application Checklist

• Completed Application
• Application Fee
• Official Transcripts from all Colleges or Universities Attended

Please note that you must report all your college coursework, even if you don't want it considered for transfer credit.

Dates & Deadlines

NJIT employs rolling admissions, so your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is complete. You should expect a decision within two to three weeks of receipt of all required documents. Apply by the following dates:

Fall Semester: June 1

Spring Semester: November 15

NJIT has earned national and international prominence by developing relevant academic programs taught by expert faculty. The experience and opportunities at NJIT will provide you with the skills necessary to be leaders in the most innovative and in-demand fields. As a Top 50 Public National University and a Top 25 College where Graduates can Earn Six-Figure salaries, NJIT is the place for you - apply now!

Application Checklist

• Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission

• Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)

• High school transcript

• SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2024

• Letter of recommendation

• Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

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 challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was 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.

Partaking in rigorous curricula, such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, can give you an additional advantage. The number of semester credits you will receive will depend on whether you earned a 3, 4, or 5 on your AP exams, or a grade of 5, 6, or 7 in IB subject areas. That score also determines which courses you will be exempt from taking at NJIT.

To receive AP credit, have your official AP score report sent from The College Board to NJIT.

 

Standardized Test Policy

Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Fall 2026

First-year students applying to NJIT for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 can choose to not submit SAT and/or ACT scores. This does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants.

Our test-optional admissions policy was implemented in response to the scheduling challenges faced by many high school students taking the SAT and ACT tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students who have taken the SAT or ACT are 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 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. You may self-report standardized test scores on your application as a temporary placeholder for official scores, allowing us to get a head start on the review of your file.

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
  
   

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

Couple that with NJIT’s location in the fun City of Newark and your list of “Things To Do” just doubled!  

Newark is a diverse city filled with restaurants, shops, galleries and more than 30,000 college students. Getting Around Town Newark is a transportation hub with Newark Penn Station 10 minutes from campus, as well as Newark Liberty International Airport less than 15 minutes away. On-campus shuttle service to Newark Penn Station provides access to the airport as well as New York City, renowned for its culture, entertainment, and career opportunities.

A few places to check out in Newark

• Hahne & Company Building is a restored historic landmark featuring arts and a cultural center, as well as retail space. It is home to Newark’s first Whole Foods.
• Branch Brook Park is the nation’s first county park spanning 6-acres and was used as a campsite for General Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War. It is now home to the one of the largest Cherry Blossom Festivals in the country.
• The Ironbound District is known for its great Portuguese restaurants and local shops. The Ironbound District is home to over 570 businesses and 170 restaurants. From its bakeries and cafes to finding that perfect pair of shoes, the Ironbound District is a great area to explore.
• Prudential Center is home to the New Jersey Devils, a professional NHL ice hockey team and is also the epicenter for concerts and events. “The Rock,” as it is known by locals, hosts over 175 events a year!

Looking for more experiences in Newark?  Check out the New Jersey Performing Arts Center or the Newark Museum.

Like NFL football?

MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, is less than 15 miles away in East Rutherford, NJ.

Is Major League Soccer your passion?

Red Bull Stadium, home of the NJ Red Bulls, in Harrison is 3 miles from campus.