New York Institute of Technology Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.47%
Freshmen Enrollment
908
SAT Scores
1,310
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 13,237 students have applied and 10,725 students have allowed to admit to New York Institute of Technology (Acceptance rate: 81.02%). NYIT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.47 % where 908 students have finally enrolled out of 10,725 admitted students.
NYIT acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.32%).
NYIT enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.25%).
How to Apply to New York Institute of Technology
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NYIT. NYIT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/financial_aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/veterans_benefits |
| Disability Service | https://www.nyit.edu/administrative_offices/accessibility_services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NYIT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at New York Institute of Technology is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of New York Institute of Technology is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,147). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| New York Institute of Technology | 1,310 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,147 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At New York Institute of Technology, 198 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,310 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 670 | 730 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,310 | 1,420 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At New York Institute of Technology, 15 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 27 | 31 |
NYIT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to New York Institute of Technology. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |