Navigating Admissions to Stevens Institute of Technology: A Comprehensive Guide

Stevens Institute of Technology, a student-centric research university with technology at its core, is driven by the idea of building a better future through innovation. Located across the river from New York City, Stevens offers a vibrant campus and limitless opportunities, attracting students motivated by ingenuity and inventiveness. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the undergraduate admissions requirements for Stevens Institute of Technology.

Understanding the Admissions Landscape

The acceptance rate at Stevens Institute of Technology is 47.6%, indicating a moderately selective admissions process. While the school expects applicants to meet specific GPA and SAT/ACT score requirements, it also considers other factors, offering flexibility to those who exceed expectations in certain areas.

Application Requirements for First-Year Students

A first-year application should be submitted if you are a current high school student, or a high school graduate that has not been enrolled in a college or university since graduation. This includes students that have earned college credits through a high school and/or dual-enrollment curriculum. To apply for undergraduate admission to Stevens, prospective students must submit the following:

A completed application: Applicants can apply via the Common Application or the Coalition Application.
Official high school transcript: Stevens cannot accept transcripts submitted by students as official.
Test-optional policy: Stevens Institute of Technology will be extending its SAT/ACT test-optional policy, with some exceptions, for first-year and transfer applicants for entry terms through Fall 2029. The test optional policy will be re-evaluated after this period. If you choose to submit test scores, you may self-report them on your application portal.
Portfolio (For Music or Visual Arts & Technology applicants): A portfolio is strongly encouraged for applicants to Music or Visual Arts & Technology programs.
Admissions Interview (Optional): An admissions interview is optional for all applicants, but Accelerated Pre-Medicine and Pre-Law programs have separate interview requirements.
Campus Visit (Recommended): Visiting the campus is recommended for all applicants.
College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile): The CSS Profile is required if you wish to be considered for Stevens financial aid.
Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is required if you wish to be considered for need-based Stevens aid, federal aid, or state aid.

After submitting your application, you will have access to your student portal. On your portal, you can view your application checklist, admission decision and all information relevant to your Stevens application. If you’re admitted, you can then use your student portal to view financial aid information, reply to your offer of admission, and access enrollment documents.

Recommended Coursework

Stevens recommends that applicants demonstrate satisfactory performance in specific academic areas, depending on their chosen major.

For Engineering, Computer Science, and the Applied Sciences:

Four years of English
Four years of mathematics (one year of algebra; one year of geometry; one year of pre-calculus; and one year of calculus)
Three years of lab science (biology, chemistry, and physics)

For Business:

Four years of English
Four years of mathematics (two years of algebra; one year of geometry; and one year of pre-calculus). Applicants to the Quantitative Finance program should have more extensive preparation in high school math with one year of calculus.
Three years of lab science (two of which must include biology, chemistry or physics)

For the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences:

Four years of English
Three years of mathematics (two years of algebra and one year of geometry). Applicants to the Quantitative Social Science and Science, Technology & Society program should have more extensive preparation in high school math with one year of pre-calculus.
One year of lab science (either physics, chemistry or biology). Applicants to the Quantitative Social Science program should have two years of lab science (biology, chemistry and/or physics). Applicants to the Science, Technology & Society program should have more extensive preparation in high school science with three years of lab science (biology, chemistry and physics).

If you’re planning to pursue a secondary concentration in math or science, you should have more extensive preparation in high school math and lab science coursework.

For the Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program:

Four years of English
Four years of college prep mathematics
Three years of lab science (biology, chemistry, and physics)

Stevens encourages applicants to pursue AP Biology and AP Chemistry, if possible.

GPA and Standardized Test Scores

Stevens has no minimum GPA or test score requirement. Successful applicants in recent incoming classes had an average GPA of 3.8 (out of 4.0) and SAT scores in the range of 1380 to 1505. GPAs and test scores are only two indicators of your potential success at Stevens. We consider all of your application materials in making our admissions decisions.

Half the applicants admitted to Stevens Institute of Technology who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1380 and 1505 or an ACT score of 31 and 34. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.

GPA: The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. Your transcript should show mostly A's. If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.86, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate.
SAT/ACT: Stevens Institute of Technology hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. The 25th percentile SAT score is 1390, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1490. The average ACT score at Stevens Institute of Technology is 33. The 25th percentile ACT score is 31, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 34. Even though Stevens Institute of Technology likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 31 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application.

If you are applying to our Accelerated Pre-Medicine or Pre-Law programs, test scores must still be submitted. For Accelerated Pre-Medicine, applicants must achieve a combined SAT score of 1400 (critical reading and math) or ACT composite (with science section) of 32 in one sitting. Standardized tests must be completed prior to the November 1 application deadline and results must be submitted to Stevens via the testing agency to be considered in our review.

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Early Decision

Stevens offers Early Decision (ED) plans (EDI and EDII) for students who know that Stevens is their first choice. Early Decision is a binding agreement where the student commits to attending Stevens if accepted.

Early Decision Benefits:

Special consideration from the admissions team
Priority Early Decision scholarship
Admissions decision within 30 days of the deadline (EDI) and within 45 days of the deadline (EDII)
Priority access to the housing application
Priority access to course registration for the first fall semester

Early Decision Application Reminders:

Follow the application requirements for applying as a first-year student.
Indicate on your application that you are applying for Early Decision I or II, and complete both the Early Decision question and Early Decision Agreement within the application.
Stevens does not receive the completed agreement until all required signatures (student, parent/guardian, and counselor) have been submitted.

If you are admitted under Early Decision, you must submit a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit by the deadline listed on the admissions timeline and commit to enrolling at Stevens to secure your place in the incoming class. If circumstances arise that may prevent you from fulfilling your Early Decision commitment, you must promptly contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to discuss your situation and determine whether an official release from the agreement may be warranted.

You may apply to other colleges; however, you can apply to only one school as an Early Decision applicant. If you are admitted to Stevens under one of our Early Decision plans and accept our offer of admission, then you must immediately withdraw all applications to other schools. You may not submit new applications to other colleges after you have made this commitment to Stevens.

Homeschool Applicants

To apply as a homeschool applicant, follow the same steps to apply as all Stevens first-year applicants. You do not have to present an equivalency diploma when you apply but if you are admitted, you will need to present proof of graduation before you enroll. Proof can be:

A homeschool diploma
A certificate of completion considered the equivalent of a high school diploma in your home state
Results from a GED or high school diploma equivalency test

English Language Requirement for International Applicants

All applicants must be capable of successfully completing a Stevens humanities course, which is required each semester. For that purpose, English language competence is generally indicated by one of the following:

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) new minimum score of 4 iBT (old minimum score of 80)
IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0
Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
Pearson PTE Academic Test minimum score of 53
SAT 1 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing minimum score of 550
Native English speaker.

English proficiency waivers may be granted on a case by case basis for international students who have studied in the US for at least 3 years from the time of your application. Please contact the admissions office after submitting your application to request a waiver.

Application Deadlines

Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Regular Application Due: February 1

Nondiscrimination Policy

Stevens provides equal employment and makes the benefits and services of its educational and research programs available to employees and students without discrimination on the basis of any individual's race, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by an applicable law (each, a "Protected Characteristic").

Contact Information

For questions about the application process, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Address: Ruesterholz Admissions Center, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: p.

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