New Jersey Institute of Technology

What is the cost of studying for a year at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

NJIT's published price depends heavily on residency and on whether a student lives on campus. In the IPEDS 2025-26 cost figures, full-time undergraduate tuition plus required fees totaled $19,974 for New Jersey residents and $39,912 for out-of-state students. Those are published charges before aid, not complete annual budgets.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $16,334; required fees: $3,640.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $34,024; required fees: $3,640.
• Reported typical room and board charges: $13,608 for an academic year.

Adding the reported room and board charge produces an illustrative billed-cost comparison of $33,582 for an in-state student and $51,272 for an out-of-state student. It is not NJIT's complete cost of attendance: books, supplies, transportation, personal spending, and any program-specific charges can add to the budget. A commuter's housing and travel costs will differ from a resident's.

Financial aid can make the amount paid lower than the published price. In the reported aid figures, 95% of students received some form of financial aid, while the average grant amount for undergraduate grant recipients was $16,845. The reported average net price for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less was $11,165. These are group averages, not quotations for a new applicant, and the net-price measure already accounts for applicable grant aid; it should not be reduced by that average grant amount again.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, New Jersey aid programs, and NJIT scholarships. Aid applications and eligibility rules vary, and state residency can affect both tuition and grant access. Veterans and eligible dependents may also have education benefits. The most useful comparison is each institution's current cost-of-attendance estimate alongside the applicant's own aid offer, with grants separated from loans and work-study.

What are the work-study opportunities at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

NJIT students can pursue campus employment, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is not a tuition discount paid automatically: a student must obtain an eligible job and earns wages for hours worked, up to applicable award and employment limits.

Other part-time campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award. Applicants should use NJIT's student-employment and career resources to check openings, hiring requirements, and whether a position requires Work-Study eligibility. An internship or co-op serves a different purpose - it may provide field experience and may be paid, but it should not be assumed to satisfy a Work-Study award or a degree requirement.

NJIT's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest exploration, employer recruitment, and access to job-search resources. Alumni networking is another available route for career exploration. These services support a job search; their availability does not establish that a particular student will receive an offer.