Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Online | rutgers.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey's state flagship public research institution, spans multiple campuses across New Brunswick and Piscataway, located approximately 40 miles southwest of New York City. The university, founded in 1766 as Queen's College, is one of America's oldest higher education institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities. The campus infrastructure combines colonial-era buildings with modern research facilities across five interconnected campuses linked by a university bus system, with most first-year students housed in residential colleges. Rutgers-New Brunswick offers comprehensive academic programs through 12 degree-granting schools, with particular strengths in life sciences, engineering, business, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive admission standards for its undergraduate programs. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Scarlet Knights and is a member of the Big Ten Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#113 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#1 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#124 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1270/1480 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 |
| Other Fees | $3,565 |
| Room and Board | $14,715 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,372 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,717 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 |
| Other Fees | $3,565 |
| Room and Board | $14,715 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,372 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,479 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025