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New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY·Private nonprofit·3,320 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $68,100 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

78%
Accept
3,320
Students
$20,709
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$68,100
Earnings
10 yr
$17,000
Debt

About This School

New York Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Old Westbury, New York with approximately 3,320 undergraduate students enrolled. New York Institute of Technology has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,709 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $68,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

The New York Institute of Technology is a private research university with two main campuses in New York, one in Old Westbury, on Long Island, and one on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The university was founded in 1955. In addition to its main campuses, it has a cybersecurity research lab, a biosciences and bioengineering lab, Nassau County's first Class 10,000 clean room for nanoengineering, and the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center, which has close links to NASA, in Old Westbury, as well as campuses in Arkansas, China, and Canada. The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated NYIT as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 56% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the upside, median earnings of $68,100 a decade out are solid, and the $17,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low for a private school, suggesting those who do finish land in a reasonable financial position. Worth considering if you're drawn to NYIT's tech and health-focused programs and have a clear plan to stay on track — but ask hard questions about support services and why so many students leave.

Founded
1955
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences28%
Computer Science16%
Engineering12%
Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing5%
Communications2%
Psychology1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Karine Jean-PierreCandice NightDavid BarneaShelley HackSarah FisherAllison BaverAdam PascalVithaya PansringarmYi WonVincent ConnareKantarama GahigiriChris Algieri

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1290
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile710

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$44,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,360
Avg Net Price
$20,709
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$17,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
79%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$68,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$68,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian29%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,320 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

New York Institute of Technology

Northern Blvd

Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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