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New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public research university established in 1881. It has an urban campus spread over 45 acres of land, and offers enrollment to over 5,000 undergraduate and more than 2,000 postgraduate students every year. Students at NJIT can choose from over 100 degree programs in more than 20 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate specialties. NJIT is better known for its research capabilities in various fields, including solar physics, polymer science, nanotechnology, and the development of a smart gun technology. There are 6 colleges where these courses are taught. These are:
The athletics teams of NJIT are known as the Highlanders, and wear colors of red, white and navy. The sports available at this university include baseball, basketball, cross-country, fencing, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. There is also a cheer team.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology is found in Newark, NJ. Newark is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
Admission to New Jersey Institute Of Technology is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 650.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,288 in 2007-2008 at New Jersey Institute Of Technology. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at New Jersey Institute Of Technology are male.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. New Jersey Institute Of Technology offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Northeast Region.
More complete details are provided below.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102
General Phone: (973) 596-3000
http://www.njit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 804 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, industrial engineering, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 550 | computer and info science, information science, information technology, computer engineering |
| Business and Management | 193 | business management, business administration |
| Architecture and Planning | 135 | architecture, urban planning |
| Engineering Technician | 128 | engineering technology |
| Science | 53 | biology, physics courses, bioinformatics, chemistry, science and society |
| Mathematics | 52 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | technical and business writing, history |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 16 | environmental science |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | public policy analysis, public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for New Jersey Institute Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 983 | 29 |
| Bachelor's degree | 880 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 58 | 16 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 47 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, New Jersey Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 8,288 students (6,691 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 93% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
New Jersey Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,450 of its 6,691 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,068 | 3,369 | 66% | 916 | 27% |
| Men | 3,782 | 2,521 | 67% | 725 | 29% |
| Women | 1,286 | 848 | 66% | 191 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,482 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,942 |
| Room and board | $ 10,600 |
| Room charge | $ 6,290 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
New Jersey Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262100)
New Jersey Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 192 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 84 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $90,639 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 13 | $55,665 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $73,570 | 3 | $58,172 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 122 | $142,338 | 14 | $130,382 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 74 | $105,279 | 18 | $106,949 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $81,426 | 9 | $78,582 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $75,688 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 56 | $52,396 | 19 | $45,163 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $73,177 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 303 | $106,137 | 62 | $87,818 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track | Independent Northeast Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 108 | 63 | 171 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Track | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 45 | 104 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Jersey Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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