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Rutgers University Newark

Newark, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

12,168
Rutgers University Newark overview
Location Newark, New Jersey
Online rutgers.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Rutgers University Newark overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Rutgers University Newark is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,456 prospective students applied, and 11,194 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,300 enrolled in the school.  9,058 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,110 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,536 plus fees of $2,672. Rutgers University-Newark is ranked 180 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Rutgers University-Newark is rated within the top 29% 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 Newark within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1030/1270
ACT 21/28
Estimated GPA 3.23

Applications Accepted

77.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$12,536
In State Costs for Rutgers University Newark
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$2,672
Room and Board $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$3,574
Total One Year Cost$34,062

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,737
Out of State Costs for Rutgers University Newark
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$2,672
Room and Board $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$3,574
Total One Year Cost$51,263

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rutgers University Newark students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 36%
Health Professions 11%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 11%
Psychology 10%
Social Sciences 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186399 IPEDS survey data for Rutgers University Newark.

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