Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University is a public research university, one of the first nine original colonial colleges, and a land grant institution, as well. The largest university in New Jersey, Rutgers maintains 29 schools and colleges between its three campuses that offer more than 150 undergraduate degrees, as well as graduate options and continuing education. The 2,685-acre New Brunswick campus, the first one established, is also home to more than 175 research centers and the Douglass Residential College for women, which focuses on creating female leaders through a holistic academic program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
89%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1225
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
50,146
Total Number of Undergrads
36,168
Classroom Sizes
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,974
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,282
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$12,706
|
| Books and Supplies | $1350
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,896
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,256
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,971
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,567
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,215
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
750
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Scarlet Knights
School Colors
Red/Black/Grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
60%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,900
What Students Are Saying
4.00
Average Rating
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has been all that I expected in a University and more. It has provided me with many different opportunities such as research and volunteer opportunities to gain experience in my field of interest while attending school. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a nine, because if Rutgers has taught me anything it is that you can always improve!
Francesca from New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers is a very diverse environment. It's large community of students provide an ideal place for personal and academic growth. It's also rich in resources available to students.
Tyler from Chicago, IL
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