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New York Institute of Technology Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into New York Institute of Technology

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

78.1%
Admission Difficulty for New York Institute of Technology
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at New York Institute of Technology is 78.1%.  Its admission rate is the 95th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into New York Institute of Technology and can you get accepted?

New York Institute of Technology is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 8,783 out of the 11,249 who applied were admitted.

New York Institute of Technology typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into New York Institute of Technology?

78% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to New York Institute of Technology you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1290 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT

New York Institute of Technology GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into New York Institute of Technology?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into New York Institute of Technology are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as New York Institute of Technology accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at New York Institute of Technology is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #52 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since New York Institute of Technology is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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New York Institute of Technology SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to New York Institute of Technology. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 23% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1180-1390

Applicants Submitting SAT 

23%
SAT Scores for New York Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 600
Composite 25th Percentile 1180
SAT Scores for New York Institute of Technology
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 680
Math 75th Percentile 710
Composite 75th Percentile 1390
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to New York Institute of Technology?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at New York Institute of Technology is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1180-1390. Students who get into New York Institute of Technology score in the top 27 percent of all SAT test takers..  New York Institute of Technology ranks #38 in the state of New York and #217 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. New York Institute of Technology regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1180 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1180, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1070, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

New York Institute of Technology is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1285, you have around a 78% chance of being admitted. A 1390 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

New York Institute of Technology admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >87%
1285 to 1390 Avg + 78%-87%
1180 to 1285 Avg - 65%-78%
1075 to 1180 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 1075 Low <50%
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New York Institute of Technology ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for New York Institute of Technology
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 24
Math 25th Percentile 25
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for New York Institute of Technology
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 31
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into New York Institute of Technology?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to New York Institute of Technology is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 33.  The school ranks #30 in New York and #175 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to New York Institute of Technology.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as New York Institute of Technology is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into New York Institute of Technology for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 33 ACT score.

New York Institute of Technology admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >87%
29 to 33 Avg + 78%-87%
25 to 29 Avg - 65%-78%
21 to 25 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 21 Low <50%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

New York Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,197 6,038 11,249
Accepted 4,180 4,598 8,783
Acceptance Rate 80% 76% 78%
Enrolled 328 558 886
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 12% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New York Institute of Technology is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New York Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New York Institute of Technology Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New York Institute of Technology
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because New York Institute of Technology is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.5 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1290 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to New York Institute of Technology often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194091 IPEDS survey data for New York Institute of Technology.

Last updated February 24, 2025