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New York Institute of Technology

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 192
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Old Westbury, New York, NYIT is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that NYIT is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, NYIT emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

NYIT boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,760

Cost of attendance at New York Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,760

Cost of attendance at New York Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at New York Institute of Technology received on average $28,670 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,670
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 323 47% $5,378 $1,737,185
Other Federal Grant 609 89% $3,805 $2,317,189
State Grant/Scholarships 226 33% $3,760 $849,666
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 672 98% $24,000 $16,128,036
Total Grant & Scholarships 673 98% $28,670 $19,294,891

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New York Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New York Institute of Technology students is 55.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.6%.

55.7%

  • asian 60.4% 110 students
  • African American 46.0% 34 students
  • white 63.2% 115 students
  • unknown 54.2% 32 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 42.5% 51 students
  • International Students 62.0% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 10 students

Service Offerings

New York Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New York Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)