New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

NJIT competes in NCAA Division I, meaning the Highlanders offer athletic scholarships and face high-level competition against major universities. The school awards over $6 million annually in athletic scholarships across 15 varsity sports. Only 346 students participate in varsity athletics, representing just 3.9% of the 8,762-student body. The Highlanders play in the America East Conference alongside schools like Stony Brook and Albany. NJIT's athletic program is relatively young at the Division I level, having made the jump from Division III in 2006. The school's focus remains heavily on academics rather than sports culture, reflecting its identity as a technological university where engineering students prioritize career preparation over athletic traditions.