Established in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Newark (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 138 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.