Making strides inside the ever-quickening high-tech marketplace requires massive skill sets that are up-to-the-nanosecond. At NJIT, that is precisely what drives us to shape an immersive learning atmosphere that prepares students to compete and excel. We are hands-on in shaping the minds that will pursue the nation's most future-forward careers. As a top-tier public research university and a national leader in STEM education, our entire campus functions as a makerspace. We make individuals who are prepared to lead, to drive industry transformations, and to make significant contributions to the world at large. We propel intellectual trajectories forward"—and economic mobility upward. The momentum that we build here is future in the making.
NJIT is recognized as a Top 50 public national university by U.S. News & World Report, #1 in the nation for student upward economic mobility by Forbes, #14 Best College by Money, Top 50 for entrepreneurship and the only university to be recognized in New Jersey and designated an R1 "very higher research activity" by Carnegie Classification.
As one of the nation's leading public polytechnic universities, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) prepares students to be leaders in the technology-dependent economy of the 21st century. Founded in 1881 as the Newark Technical School, NJIT has evolved into a top ranked public university with six specialized colleges and schools. NJIT's impact on the State of New Jersey exceeds $2.8 billion in total economic output each year, supporting more than 11,000 jobs and generating employment income of $560 million.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Stephen Eck
Executive Director of University Admissions
Executive Director of University Admissions
Address
Office of University Admissions
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone
973-596-3300
Email
admissions@njit.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Campus Center
Van Houten Library
Wellness and Events Center
Fenster Hall - Admissions
Student Mall
Van Houten Library
Wellness and Events Center
Fenster Hall - Admissions
Student Mall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
NJ Performing Art Center
Ironbound District
Newark Museum of Art and Dreyfuss Planetarium
Downtown Shopping District
Prudential Center
NJIT is located at the center of a transportation hub. New York is 20 minutes by train. Newark Liberty International Airport is 10 minutes away.
Ironbound District
Newark Museum of Art and Dreyfuss Planetarium
Downtown Shopping District
Prudential Center
NJIT is located at the center of a transportation hub. New York is 20 minutes by train. Newark Liberty International Airport is 10 minutes away.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 2 (11am and 2pm sessions)
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 2 (11am and 2pm sessions)
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.njithighlanders.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Very limited availability.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Lock Street subway stop on campus. 5 minute ride to Newark Penn Station and 5 minute train ride to Newark Liberty Airport. The train station includes Amtrak and NJ Transit. It is also a hub for greyhound buses and other bus companies. Taxis also available 24 hours at Newark Penn Station.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Garden State Parkway (GSP): Take exit 145 to Route 280 East, then follow Route 280 East directions.
New Jersey Turnpike: Take exit 15W to Route 280 West, then follow Route 280 West directions.
Route 280 West: After drawbridge, take Exit 14B (Broad Street/MLK Blvd.). At bottom of exit ramp, make a left. Go one block to stop sign. Make a left on MLK Blvd. Go five lights to Warren Street. Make a right on Warren Street. Go two blocks to Colden Street. Make a left on Colden Street. Follow signs to NJIT Parking Deck.
Route 280 East: Take Exit 13 (First Street/Newark). At light, make a right on First Street. Go three lights to W. Market Street. Make the soft left on W. Market Street. Go four lights to MLK Blvd. Make a left on MLK Blvd. Go one light to Warren Street. Make a left on Warren Street. Go two blocks to Colden Street. Make a left on Colden Street. Follow signs to NJIT Parking Deck.
Route 1 & 9 North & South: Take exit marked Newark, Route 21 (McCarter Highway). Get in the right lane on the bridge and take the Broad St. exit. Go about 1 mile. Make a left on Court Street. Make a right at third light on MLK Blvd. Make a left at fifth light on Warren Street. Go two blocks to Colden Street. Make a left on Colden Street. Follow signs to NJIT Parking Deck.
Route 78: Take Route 78 to the Garden State Parkway. Follow GSP directions.
Route 22: Take Route 22 to Route 21 North. Follow directions for Route 21 North.
Route 21 North: Get in the right lane on the bridge and take the Broad St. exit. Go about 1 mile. Make a left on Court Street. Make a right at third light on MLK Blvd. Make a left at fifth light on Warren Street. Go two blocks to Colden Street. Make a left on Colden Street. Follow signs to the NJIT Parking Deck.
Route 21 South: From 21 South, turn right on Bridge Street shortly after passing beneath Route 280 overpass. Turn left on Broad Street. Go one block and turn right on Washington Place. Go one block and turn left on Halsey Street. Go one block and turn right on Central Avenue. Make the third left on MLK Blvd. At first light, turn right on Warren Street. Go two blocks to Colden Street. Make a left on Colden Street. Follow signs to NJIT Parking Deck.
New York Thruway: Thruway to Exit 14A, Garden State Parkway. Follow GSP directions above.
George Washington Bridge: NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. Follow Route 280 West directions above.
Lincoln Tunnel: West on Route 3 to NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. Follow Route 280 West directions above.
From Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island: Take Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (Interstate 278) and follow 278 across Staten Island. Cross Goethels Bridge. Follow signs to New Jersey Turnpike North then follow New Jersey Turnpike directions above.
Local Accommodations
Eleven80 Rental Residences
1180 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: 973.824.1180
Colonnade Apartments 25 Clifton Ave # D1801 Newark, NJ 07104-1854 Phone: (973) 482-0536
Pavilion Apartments 108 - 162 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Phone: 866-218-4050
Hilton Newark Gateway
Gateway Center- Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102-5107
Robert Treat Hotel
50 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102
Comfort Suites Newark
1348 Mccarter Hwy, Newark, NJ 07102
Best Western Newark Airport West
101 International Way, Newark, NJ 07114
Newark-Days Inn Airport
450 Us Route 1 South, Newark, NJ 07114
Marriott Newark Airport
Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ 07114
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Newark Airport
550 Route 1 South, Newark, NJ 7114
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Newark Airport
660 Routes 1 And 9 North, Newark, NJ 07114
Courtyard By Marriott Newark Airport
Routes 1 And 9 South At Route 78, Newark, NJ 07114
Howard Johnson Hotel
50 Port Street, Newark, NJ 07114
Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel
128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114
Springhill Suites By Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
652 Haynes Ave., Routes 1 And 9 South, Newark, NJ 07114
Holiday Inn Newark-Int'L-Airport-North,Nj
160 Frontage Rd., Newark, NJ 07114
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Incoming first-year students apply through commonapp.org.
First-Year Application checklist:
- Completed application (commonapp.org)
- $75 application fee
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores are optional (not required) for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 applicants.
- Required for Honors College applicants.
- Official SAT (use code 2513)
- ACT score (use code 2580)
- Letter of recommendation
- Portfolio (Slideroom.com)
Required for Architecture, Digital Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design applicants.
Overview
Applicants: 11,578
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 3.73
GPA Breakdown
29%
4.0
25%
3.75 - 3.99
27%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
5%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 740
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1210 - 1450
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
27 - 33
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — March 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
NJIT's interdisciplinary approach to learning offers students the ability to study in fields beyond their major in academic programs like engineering, computing, science and liberal arts, architecture and design and business.
Majors and Degrees Offered
NJIT offers 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across computer science, 18 different engineering programs, architecture and design, business and variety of humanities majors. NJIT has launched new programs in Forensic Science, Cyberpsychology, Materials Engineering and Data Science preparing students for both the workplace and advanced degrees.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Science, Technology and Society.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Interior Design.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Students Say
At the New Jersey Institute of Technology, students are "learning on an ivy league level," getting "practical career-focused education" at "a fairly affordable price." Known for their "very rigorous" general education requirements, "particularly [in] math," NJIT specializes in STEM, engineering, and architecture programs. Undergrads should be prepared to put the time in, as "their programs are increasingly difficult and challenging," but these efforts pay off, as "everything [students] learn is applied and tangible." Most majors allow soon-to-be graduates to put their academics into practice with a senior capstone, "where students are connected to companies or professors and given the opportunity to apply their skills over the course of a semester or a whole year." The architecture program, which focuses on innovation and research, encourages "using and learning new programs to portray ideas...trying new apps, sites, or methods of doing your work." It is "one of a select few colleges where students can get an architecture license in New Jersey," and it rounds their program out with site visits and a "Makerspace" facility "dedicated to student projects and research." Given the innovative approach to education, it's no wonder many feel like NJIT is setting them up to be "the best they can be."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Thomas M. Myrick'84
NASA designer
Joseph G. Stanley '78 '85
Vice President at Mott MacDonald
Richard Schatzberg '93
Chief Commercial Officer at NeST Technologies, Inc.
Richard Sweeney '81
Co-founder and inventor of Keurig
Paul Sarlo '92
State Senate Leader
Marjorie Perry ?05
President and CEO of MZM Construction and Management
Academic Rating
72/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$69,200
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$129,600
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$71,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$137,600
Percent High Job Meaning
52%
Percent STEM
77%
Students Say
Career Development Services arranges biannual job fairs that draw hundreds of employers and recruiters to campus, while also providing résumé open houses, practice interviews, and career preparation workshops. In general, there are “myriad networking opportunities as well as tools that are free to the student body,” and “many opportunities for finding careers and career-oriented skills,” including a database of over 26,000 available jobs. One student describes, “You can get certified in many different skills and the school puts an emphasis on internships and the job-hunting process.” For further support, “the school is very well known to companies,” which means it has “superb connections with industry, especially in engineering and technology” and even “the teachers … help students land jobs and opportunities.”
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
In-State Tuition & Fees: $18,016
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $34,034
Room & Board: $14,200
Financial Aid
About 92% of NJIT's students receive financial assistance with the average financial aid package being $18,913. NJIT has awarded over $100 million in need-based and merit-based financial aid. Students are automatically considered for merit based scholarships when they apply and need-based financial aid is based on submitting the FAFSA.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Apr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,542
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,241
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,399
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
54%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,127
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,959
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$14,448
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$30,160
Required Fees
$3,226
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,300
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,900
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
External scholarships via Scholarship Universe database search engine
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
82/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
11,900+ students
25 average student class size
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
140+ students clubs and organizations ranging from our Student Government, Solar Car Club, E-Sports Club, Society of Musical Arts, Circle K, Entrepreneur Society, HighlanderThon, Kids Who Code to so much more.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,183
Foreign Countries Represented
105
Demographics
23.17%
Asian
9.28%
Black
22.37%
Hispanic
32.92%
Caucasian
2.64%
Unknown
6.02%
International
27% female
73% male
4% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Students Say
The New Jersey Institute of Technology harbors an "extremely diverse student body" which is "unified by their focus on finding professional success after graduation." Although "predominantly male," NJIT remains "ethnically and culturally diverse" with "many international students as well as a wide variety of people with different interests, hobbies, majors, and backgrounds" and "many coming as first-generation college students."
As "a very competitive group of people," it comes as no surprise that "most students are academically oriented." However, this doesn't mean that undergrads don't get along. "My peers have always been nice, funny, and cool," one student writes. "The student body at NJIT are some of the brightest inquisitive minds I've ever come across," says another. "Everyone is either engrossed in research, club teams, or studying diligently...the students here genuinely want to make a difference in the world." Although "the majority are commuters" this continually inventive student body has no trouble connecting with each other. "The norm is for students to connect through social media apps for support through classes." With the rest of the student body often just a text away, one student says, "I have never felt alone in any of my course[s]."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
NJIT is located in the unbeatable location of University Heights, Newark. University Heights is home to four colleges and 30,000+ college students. With a quick walk down the road to the Prudential Center, you can catch a New Jersey Devils game or any of their 175+ sports, music and other events each year. Get your camera ready in the spring to take pictures at Branch Brook Park, home to one of the largest Cherry Blossom collections in the country.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
NJIT has over 140 research centers and specialized labs giving its students a hands-on learning experience. Most notably is NJIT's Makerspace, a 21,000 square foot facility, making it the largest educational facility in New Jersey. It creates an ecosystem for students to participate in the innovation, invention, and product realization processes that American industry depends on, as well as assign space for public and private partnerships to emerge—offering access to an array of state-of-the-art equipment for design, prototyping, testing, and research.
Off-Campus Opportunities
One of the biggest assets of NJIT's location is its proximity to New York City, which is only 20 minutes away. This gives NJIT's students easy and immediate access to career, social and cultural opportunities.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
21%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
77/99
First-Year Students living on campus
42%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
99/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Students Say
"Most if not all of the student body is actively involved in some type of club, research, or studying. It is an academically brilliant campus and even the extracurriculars reflect that." At NJIT, "there are an abundance of clubs and research opportunities to apply what you've learned, so everything comes around full-circle." Particularly popular are "major related clubs that allow us to branch and do more hands-on learning and experience the field in [the] real world." Many students also share "standard nerd interests and hobbies" like video games, anime, and e-sports. Among NJIT's roster of extracurriculars are also Greek life, student government, "where we can actually make a difference as students," cultural clubs, environmental clubs, professional business and architecture organizations, and community service opportunities. "For freshmen orientation, they took us around Newark and we actually helped repair and set up schools," one student recounts.
While on campus, students like to "spend time in lounges in the dorm buildings or academic buildings," but say "campus culture is a little sparse." NJIT's "campus definitely has an urban feel and there is not much green space." Students don't have to rush to class, though, as "[t]he campus is very small and compact, you can walk across in less than 10 minutes." Although the surrounding city of "Newark itself is a pretty rough city," it is "safe during the day," and students don't worry for their safety, as "campus is patrolled very well." Students also enjoy the proximity to New York City, which is "about half an hour away by train."
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources and Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
150
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
8
5% join a fraternity
5% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Highlanders)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Highlanders)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
90/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell University
