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Rutgers University New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

50,804
Rutgers University New Brunswick overview
Location New Brunswick, New Jersey
Online rutgers.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Rutgers University New Brunswick overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 43,161 prospective students applied, and 29,419 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 7,105 enrolled in the school.  43,245 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,559 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,536 plus fees of $3,268. Rutgers is ranked 109 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Rutgers is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Rutgers University New Brunswick within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
Rutgers University New Brunswick overview
SAT 1240/1470
ACT 27/33
Estimated GPA 3.3

Applications Accepted

68.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$12,536
In State Costs for Rutgers University New Brunswick
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$3,268
Room and Board $13,402
Budget for Other Expenses$3,574
Total One Year Cost$34,130

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,737
Out of State Costs for Rutgers University New Brunswick
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$3,268
Room and Board $13,402
Budget for Other Expenses$3,574
Total One Year Cost$51,331

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rutgers University New Brunswick students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 16%
Communication 10%
Psychology 10%
Biology 10%
Engineering 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186380 IPEDS survey data for Rutgers University New Brunswick.

Current students may use the Rutgers University New Brunswick GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.