Overview
Student Population
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| 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 |
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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 41,286 prospective students applied, and 25,277 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,315 enrolled in the school. 42,753 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,501 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,230 plus fees of $3,177. Rutgers is ranked 113 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Rutgers University New Brunswick within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#113 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#2 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#98 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 | 1210/1430 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $3,177 |
| Room and Board | $13,075 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,625 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,239 |
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.