Stevens Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Hoboken, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,170
- Admitted
- 6,156
- Yield
- 16.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Stevens Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 43.4% (43.8% in 2014–15, 43.4% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 5,190 to 14,170 (+173%) over that period.
Its 43.4% rate makes Stevens Institute of Technology more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (48.9% for women vs 40.4% for men, a 8.5-point gap). Stevens Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 16.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,190 | 2,272 | 43.8% | 734 |
| 2015–16 | 6,540 | 2,849 | 43.6% | 686 |
| 2016–17 | 7,409 | 2,898 | 39.1% | 737 |
| 2017–18 | 8,335 | 3,657 | 43.9% | 762 |
| 2018–19 | 9,265 | 3,838 | 41.4% | 1,009 |
| 2019–20 | 10,475 | 4,186 | 40% | 969 |
| 2020–21 | 10,346 | 5,490 | 53.1% | 918 |
| 2021–22 | 11,320 | 5,965 | 52.7% | 1,091 |
| 2022–23 | 12,500 | 5,778 | 46.2% | 1,010 |
| 2023–24 | 14,170 | 6,156 | 43.4% | 1,024 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,055 | 2,472 | 48.9% |
| Men | 9,115 | 3,684 | 40.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–730 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 700–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–34 | 8% |
How Stevens Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Stevens Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Stevens Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 43.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,156 admitted of 14,170 applicants).
Is Stevens Institute of Technology test optional?
Stevens Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Stevens Institute of Technology?
Stevens Institute of Technology received 14,170 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,156.
What SAT score do you need for Stevens Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Stevens Institute of Technology typically scored 670–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 700–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.stevens.edu/.