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About Stevens Institute of Technology

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Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university in Hoboken, NJ, known for its engineering focused, stem specialized, and strong industry connections. With an acceptance rate of 46%, Stevens Institute of Technology is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 1,010 students each year. Stevens Institute of Technology is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1390–1490, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Stevens Institute of Technology offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,466 per year; the sticker price of $75,770 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Stevens Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

46%
Overall Accept Rate
1440
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1390 – 1490 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 31 – 34

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ED advantage at Stevens Institute of Technology: ED acceptance rate is 72% vs 46% regular decision, more than double. If Stevens Institute of Technologyis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Stevens Institute of Technology

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Essay Strategy
Stevens wants to see a genuine passion for applying technology to real problems, so use your essays to describe a specific project, experiment, or technical challenge you worked through, not just a general love of STEM.
Test Score Strategy
Since Stevens is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile range, you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA, coursework rigor, and project experience carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Stevens Institute of Technology actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$76k/yr$27.2k
30k-48k~$76k/yr$27.6k
48k-75k~$76k/yr$33.1k
75k-110k~$76k/yr$38.1k
110k+~$76k/yr$49.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

90%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$90k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,329
Undergrad Enrollment
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