- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–690 reading and writing, 600–730 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–32 composite
- Average net price: $23,074 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what New York Institute of Technology reported: an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. New York Institute of Technology reviews each application.
New York Institute of Technology GPA requirements
New York Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New York Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
New York Institute of Technology acceptance rate
New York Institute of Technology admitted 10,725 of 13,237 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New York Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Old Westbury, New York, with 3,646 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered New York Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1311 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What New York Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
New York Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,074 a year at New York Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is New York Institute of Technology hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. New York Institute of Technology admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to New York Institute of Technology?
No. New York Institute of Technology is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What are New York Institute of Technology's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of New York Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–690 in reading and writing and 600–730 in math; ACT composite 24–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into New York Institute of Technology?
New York Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for New York Institute of Technology?
GPA alone can't tell you here. New York Institute of Technology admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at New York Institute of Technology?
A lot: New York Institute of Technology requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into New York Institute of Technology?
New York Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,725 of 13,237 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at New York Institute of Technology?
Yes. New York Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at New York Institute of Technology if a parent went there?
No. New York Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at New York Institute of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,074 a year at New York Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check New York Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: New York Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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