Student Housing near New Jersey Institute of Technology

The main expenses for NJIT students are:

NJIT housing cost

• NJIT dorms: $17,580 per year for NJIT on campus housing costs and food. Actual costs change with the NJIT residence halls, room types, and meal plans.
• NJIT off campus housing: Approximately $16,900 per year, while apartments for rent near NJIT on uhomes.com start from $799/month.

Tuition and mandatory fees

• New Jersey residents: $11,213 per semester
• Non-New Jersey residents: $21,150 per semester

Food

• First-year and sophomore students living on campus generally spend US$5,100 to US$6,300 per academic year on a required dining plan.
• Junior, senior, graduate and commuter meal plans are more flexible, with current options ranging from US$993 to US$1,670 per semester.
• A student cooking most meals at home may budget approximately US$250 to US$390/month for groceries, based on current USDA low- and moderate-cost food plans. Eating regularly around Downtown Newark, ordering delivery or buying lunch near campus will push the total higher.

Books, course materials and equipment

• NJIT’s published graduate allowance is approximately US$1,600/year for non-architecture students and US$2,000/year for architecture students.
• First-year and transfer undergraduate estimates are higher, approximately US$2,900 for non-architecture programs and up to US$4,800 for architecture.

Personal Expenses

• Around $3,600 per year for personal expenses such as clothes, phone services, toiletries, and occasional entertainment.

Trains and Newark Light Rail

Full-time NJIT students can receive a 25% discount on NJ TRANSIT monthly passes. The discount applies to eligible student monthly passes rather than individual tickets.

• Warren Street/ NJIT Station: The closest light-rail stop to the main NJIT campus. Students can take the Newark Light Rail towards Grove Street.
• Newark Penn Station: Newark Penn is around a 20-minute walk from NJIT. The station serves the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast and Raritan Valley lines. It is the main connection for students travelling from New York City and central New Jersey to apartments near NJIT in Newark.
• Newark Broad Street Station: Broad Street is useful for commuters using the Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines. It is northeast of the main campus and is served by the Campus Connect shuttle.

NJIT shuttles and local buses

Students normally need a valid NJIT ID to ride. Live vehicle locations and schedule changes can be checked through Passio GO.

• Campus Connect: The route links New Jersey Institute of Technology with Rutgers University - Newark, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Essex County College, University Hospital, and Newark Broad Street Station. Regular services operate Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm. Remember to check the schedule if you want to take in semester breaks, holidays, and summer periods.
• Local buses: NJ TRANSIT bus routes 28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 are among the services available near campus.

Driving and NJIT Parking

Students who drive must register their vehicle and use designated NJIT parking areas. The main options include the Summit Street Parking Deck and the Science and Technology Parking Garage.

Parking permits, fuel, and insurance increase the real cost of living farther from campus. Some NJIT apartments for rent may have a higher monthly price but cost less overall if students can walk instead of driving every day.

Walking and Cycling

Walking is the cheapest form of NJIT transportation, which makes University Heights the most convenient location for regular campus access. Students living Downtown can walk, cycle, or use the light rail depending on the weather and their exact address. Cyclists should check whether their NJIT student housing includes secure bicycle storage. Campus racks are useful during classes but may not be suitable for leaving a bicycle overnight.

Campus Housing and Daily Life

Around 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students live in NJIT’s residential community. NJIT dorms are furnished and include shared facilities such as study areas, lounges, kitchens and laundry rooms, although the layout varies by residence hall.

Students choosing NJIT off-campus housing can still use campus facilities throughout the day. The Campus Center provides commuter lounges on the second and fourth floors, semester lockers on the lower level and optional commuter meal plans.

The Off-Campus and Commuter Association also helps students living in apartments near NJIT join campus activities. Events such as the fall Commuter BBQ and spring Commuter Appreciation Week are designed specifically for students who do not live in a residence hall.

Campus Facilities

The Campus Center is the main hub of NJIT student life, with dining, club meeting rooms, lounges, a game room, and spaces for studying between classes. The Van Houten Library and Central King Building offer quieter alternatives when the Campus Center is busy.

The 220,000-square-foot Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center contains fitness, recreation and event spaces. NJIT’s Makerspace also reflects the university’s technical focus, giving students access to equipment for designing, prototyping and testing projects.

Clubs and Campus Events

NJIT has more than 150 student-run clubs covering engineering, computing, culture, gaming, arts, religion, volunteering and professional development. Regular traditions include Welcome Week, the Student Involvement Fair, Homecoming, De-Stress Week and the Highlander Awards. These events are an easy way for students in NJIT student housing to meet people outside their course or laboratory group.

Fraternity and Sorority Life includes 30 active chapters focused on social activities, professional interests, leadership and community service. Joining Greek life is optional and represents only one part of the wider NJIT club community.

Sports and Recreation

NJIT has 19 varsity teams competing at the NCAA Division I level. Basketball and other home events at the Wellness and Events Center give students a straightforward way to support the Highlanders without leaving campus.

Students who prefer to participate can choose intramural and club activities such as basketball, table tennis, ice hockey and ultimate frisbee. The WEC also provides fitness facilities for students who want to exercise independently.

On-Campus and Off-Campus Student Life

Living on campus provides the easiest access to evening events, residence hall activities and study groups. However, New Jersey Institute of Technology housing is not limited to university residence halls.

Nearby student apartments near NJIT can offer more privacy, independent cooking, and a wider choice of room types while keeping students close to campus life. For off-campus students, a short walk or reliable direct commute makes it easier to stay for club meetings, sports and group projects instead of leaving immediately after class.