Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Stevens Institute of Technology is 46%. Out of 12,500 applications received in 2023, 5,778 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Stevens Institute of Technology, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who apply to Stevens Institute of Technology for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Stevens Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Stevens Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

Stevens Institute of Technology 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	58%
Mean SAT Score	1438
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	46%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	Yes

Stevens Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Stevens Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Stevens Institute of Technology?

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Stevens Institute of Technology offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Stevens Institute of Technology is 59%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 46%. Last year, Stevens Institute of Technology admitted 421 of the 713 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Stevens Institute of Technology Admissions

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How To Get Into Stevens Institute of Technology

Getting into Stevens is very difficult. Stevens evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Stevens accepted 46% of students, approximately 5,778 of the 12,500 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Stevens, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Stevens Institute of Technology

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Stevens Institute of Technology

In 2022, Stevens Institute of Technology waitlisted 2,173 students and 987 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 172 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does Stevens Institute of Technology Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Stevens Institute of Technology

What does Stevens Institute of Technology consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Stevens Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

Stevens Institute of Technology 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Stevens Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Stevens Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	digital portfolio for music and technology or visual arts and technology programs
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Stevens Institute of Technology?

Students admitted to Stevens Institute of Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9.

Out of all students that were admitted, 23% submitted a class rank. At Stevens Institute of Technology 58% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 88% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Stevens Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	49%
3.75 and 3.99	33%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	3%
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Stevens Institute of Technology directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Stevens Institute of Technology is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 46% of Stevens Institute of Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Stevens Institute of Technology?

To be competitive with other Stevens Institute of Technology applicants, you should strive to score between 1380 and 1510 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Stevens Institute of Technology 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1510 and 25% of scored lower than 1380, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Stevens Institute of Technology student is 1438.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Stevens Institute of Technology students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 670 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Stevens Institute of Technology students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 670 or higher.

To be most competitive at Stevens Institute of Technology, you should strive to earn between 31 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Stevens Institute of Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 31 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Stevens Institute of Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 31.

More Information on Transferring to Stevens Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Stevens Institute of Technology.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Applicants should hear back by June 30.

Transfer students can enroll in Stevens Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Stevens Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Stevens Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Stevens Institute of Technology.

Does Stevens Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ Stevens Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Stevens Institute of Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Stevens Institute of Technology accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Stevens Institute of Technology?

❌ No, Stevens Institute of Technology is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Stevens Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ Stevens Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 46%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Stevens Institute of Technology?

✅ Stevens Institute of Technology's early decision acceptance rate was 59% in 2021.

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