UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ 4,223 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 75STEM
Accept
46.0%
Yield
18.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1400–1520
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–740
SAT Math (mid 50%)
720–780
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
32–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA of 3.9; 96% in top quarter
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$65,606
Total COA
$87,926
Avg need-based aid
$38,324
Avg merit award
$22,648
Net price after avg need aid
$49,602
Stevens meets 0.81% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
The Ann P. Neupauer Scholarship
$65,606 – $65,606 / yr (renewable)
The Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship
$2,000 – $65,606 / yr (renewable)
The Martha Bayard Stevens Scholarship
$2,000 – $65,606 / yr (renewable)
The Presidential Achievement Scholarship
$2,000 – $65,606 / yr (renewable)
FIRST Robotics Scholarship
$6,000 – $6,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Stevens's AP Policy
Stevens awards credit for AP scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects. A maximum of 30 credits can be applied from AP exams, IB exams, and college courses taken before enrollment.
Min score
4
Credit cap
30 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
To inspire, nurture and educate leaders in tomorrow's technology-centric environment while contributing to the solution of the most challenging problems of our time.
Distilled Themes
leadershiptechnology-centric environmentsolving challenging problems
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01They are a tech school, so they want to see a demonstrated interest in STEM.
- 02They are looking for students who are not just strong academically, but also have a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
- 03A strong application will show how the student will contribute to the Stevens community.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong interest in a specific program or area of research.
- 02Highlight any hands-on projects or research experience.
- 03Show that you understand and are excited about Stevens' specific approach to education.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in STEM
- A generic application that doesn't show why you are a good fit for Stevens
- Not taking the most challenging courses available to you
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Engineering (all disciplines); Computer Science; Cybersecurity; Quantitative Finance; Science and Arts
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 15, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Early Action admitted students who submit their deposit by March 5 will receive priority access to the housing application and course registration for the fall semester.
Dec 1, 2025
→ Feb 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Stevens considers applicant interest, with Early Decision being a key indicator, and a higher acceptance rate for ED applicants.
What they watch
- Applying ED
Coach action
Apply Early Decision if Stevens is a top choice to signal strong interest and potentially increase admission chances.
Provenance