Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Stevens Institute of Technology admits about 5 in 10 applicants (51%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 84% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$70 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 46%, women at 51%.
Where applicants live
New Jersey applicants were admitted at 53%, applicants from other states at 52%, and international applicants at 38%.
All applicants in the same class: 51%
Of those admitted, 25% from New Jersey enrolled, against 18% from other states and 9.9% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 2,565 offered a place, 940 accepted, 517 admitted (55% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 70% admitted
284 of 407 early applicants; 51% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
Second round: apply by Jan 5; decisions by Feb 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Dec 1; decisions by Feb 1
Where you stand
How Stevens Institute of Technology reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 73% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 36% of first-years sent an SAT and 6% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 25% whose high school reported a rank, 48% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math and English. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Important | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
46% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 51% of first-year applicants
327 applied · 152 admitted · 43 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 1
- Spring entry: priority date October 15
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 5 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within a set number of weeks if admitted later.
- $200 housing deposit, due June 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Total | 11* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
Recent change: Started considering class rank in fall 2024.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.83
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.053%
- 3.75–3.9920%
- 3.50–3.7416%
- 3.25–3.498%
- 3.00–3.242%
- below 3.01%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.50–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 53.2% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 19.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 15.7% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 8.2% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 2.2% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 1.2% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
48% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 79% in the top quarter, of the 25% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Stevens Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1425 on the SAT, 255 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
66% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
58% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
72% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 36% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
399 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Stevens Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Stevens Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Stevens Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)