About Rutgers University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
50,254
Accreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, commonly referred to as Rutgers University is an American public research university which is also one of the oldest, largest, top-ranked institutions of higher education in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Originally chartered as Queen’s College, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest college in the US and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. It was established in 1776 and is headquartered at New Brunswick, one of the most prestigious campuses in the state of New Jersey.
As one of the leading comprehensive public research university, Rutgers University has a three-pronged mission of:
- Providing for the instructional needs of New Jersey’s residents through its undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs.
- Conducting the innovative research that contributes to the medical, environmental, social, and cultural well-being of the state, as well as aiding the economy and the state’s business and industries; and
- Performing public service in support of the needs of the residents of the state and its local, county, and state governments.
Rutgers is the #1 public university in New Jersey with over 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students (45,000 UG students and 20,000+ graduate and professional students) and over 500,000 alumni around the world. The university has about 9,000 faculty members in 175 academic departments.
The university has affiliations with a number of prestigious organisations and associations, like Association of American Universities, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Big Ten Academic Alliance, Universities Research Association, etc. to name a few.
Rutgers has three campuses located throughout New Jersey: New Brunswick campus in New Brunswick and adjacent Piscataway, the Newark campus, and the Camden campus.
The New Brunswick campus was categorized by Howard and Matthew Green in their book titled The Public Ivies: America’s Flagship Public Universities (2001) as a Public Ivy.
Rankings
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is considered a Public Ivy and is ranked highly in a number of categories.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is ranked at #62 in National Universities, and at #22 in Top Public Schools. It was ranked #1 Public University in the state of New Jersey.
Rutgers stood at #35 in the category of the Best College for Veterans, and at #49 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. It was also ranked #50 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects.
As a whole, Centre for World University Rankings placed Rutgers University at #212 on the basis of the quality of education.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1190 - 1410
ACT Range
25 - 31
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
A college’s prestige and overall quality are determined partly by its selectivity, of which acceptance rate is the main indicator. The acceptance rate at Rutgers University is just below the national average of 57.8%. This means that the university is fairly competitive. Applicants must have an average SAT score of 1300 on a scale of 1600 to get admission at Rutgers University or an ACT score between 29 and 34.
Applicants can learn about specific admission requirements on the official website of the university. They can even call/write/email to the university administration for information on the programs Rutgers University offers, and regarding any doubts related to the admission procedure.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$16,295
Average Annual Cost
$12,330
Books And Supplies
$1,350
Other Fees
$3,177
Room And Board
$13,075
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,625
Total One Year Cost
$33,457
Rutgers University is a prestigious institution and despite being a public university it is not surprising that its annual cost to attend is a little higher than the national average. The average cost of public universities in the United States is $9,970 for in-state tuition, and $25,620 for out-of-state tuition, whereas the cost at Rutgers University for in-state tuition is around $15,407 and that for out-of-state tuition is approximately $28,482.
We have broken down and simplified the costs in the ‘Cost of Attendance’ section for your perusal.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
93%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$11,363
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Human Resources Management and Serv...
569 Graduates
Psychology, General
555 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
385 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
383 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
378 Graduates
Biology, General
371 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
338 Graduates
Economics
330 Graduates
Public Health
324 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
293 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
262 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
255 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
241 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
226 Graduates
Political Science and Government
203 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
183 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
179 Graduates
Journalism
172 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
161 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
151 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
130 Graduates
History
105 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
104 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
91 Graduates
Civil Engineering
90 Graduates
Marketing
89 Graduates
Mathematics
89 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
84 Graduates
Animal Sciences
77 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
74 Graduates
Social Work
72 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
71 Graduates
Chemistry
67 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
65 Graduates
Sociology
65 Graduates
Genetics
56 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
54 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
52 Graduates
Music
52 Graduates
Physics
51 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
50 Graduates
Statistics
49 Graduates
Engineering Science
46 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
42 Graduates
Philosophy
42 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
42 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
42 Graduates
Area Studies
40 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
38 Graduates
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
37 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
37 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
36 Graduates
Food Science and Technology
35 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
34 Graduates
Biotechnology
33 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
33 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
31 Graduates
Anthropology
30 Graduates
Dance
27 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
25 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
25 Graduates
Agricultural Engineering
24 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
18 Graduates
Landscape Architecture
17 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
16 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
15 Graduates
Plant Sciences
14 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
13 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
11 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
11 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
11 Graduates
Agriculture, General
10 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
10 Graduates
Environmental Design
10 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
9 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
8 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
7 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
6 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
6 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
6 Graduates
City/Urban, Community and Regional...
3 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
3 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
1 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
1 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
36,039
Socio-Economic Diversity
29%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$82,670 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
44%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,746/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,960/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,960/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Scarlet Knight
School Colors
scarlet
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
323
Total Female Athletes
316
Intramural Sports
50
Sports Club
58
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by RUNB. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,075 per year for living on campus. Rutgers University-New Brunswick has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at RUNB costs around $4,960 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 50% male and 50% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,300/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$57,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$14,107
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,386
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,000
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,166
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$17,769
$30K - $48K
$16,206
$48K - $75K
$10,150
$75K - $110K
$3,572
> $110K
$1,690
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$146,622,109
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$35,902,492
Rutgers University's federal school code is 002785.
The university offers varieties of financial aids. The students receive financial assistance such as grants, scholarships, work-study programs, loans, and other tuition payment plans.
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The aids are awarded by the Federal Government, State Corporation, private companies, and organizations.
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Pell grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, Direct PLUS loans, and Federal Work-study are the Federal aids available for the students.
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New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant, Educational Opportunity Fund Programs, and New Jersey Stars II are the State Grants available.
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RU September 11th Memorial Scholarship, FIRST Scholarship, Vincent R. Kramer Merit Endowed Scholarship, Rutgers Presidential Scholarship, Trustee Awards are the State and Institutional Scholarships provided.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill, and the Tuition Assistance Program is the Military Aid offered.
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