Lens covers 8 engineering and tech schools in the Northeast, 1 public and 7 private. They range from Clarkson University (2,196 undergraduates) to New Jersey Institute of Technology (9,019). Acceptance rates run from 5% to 91%, and 5 of the 8 admit at least half of applicants.
Engineering and tech schools are colleges where most degrees are in engineering, computing and technology (Carnegie). In Lens, the Northeast means Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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The 8 engineering and tech schools in the Northeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 7,304 | 12% | $66,246 |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, New York | 2,196 | 77% | $59,398 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, Massachusetts | 4,535 | 5% | $62,396 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, New Jersey | 9,019 | 65% | $19,974 in-state · $37,664 out-of-state |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, New York | 5,714 | 63% | $64,081 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, New Jersey | 4,222 | 48% | $63,462 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, Massachusetts | 3,747 | 91% | $42,884 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, Massachusetts | 5,447 | 60% | $60,965 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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- Engineering and Tech Schools
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- Large Public Universities in the Northeast
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- Large Private Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Northeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Northeast
- Jesuit Colleges in the Northeast
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FAQ
Which engineering and tech schools in the Northeast admit at least half of applicants? 5 of the 8: Clarkson University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest engineering and tech schools in the Northeast? New Jersey Institute of Technology is the largest, with 9,019 undergraduates, and Clarkson University is the smallest, with 2,196 (fall 2024).
How many engineering and tech schools in the Northeast are public? 1 of the 8 are public and 7 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.