Overview
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| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
| Online | rutgers.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 13,732 prospective students applied, and 9,873 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,402 enrolled in the school. 9,591 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,860 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,230 plus fees of $2,596. Rutgers University-Newark is ranked 271 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Rutgers University-Newark is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Rutgers University Newark within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#271 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#6 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#193 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1200 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $13,929 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,625 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,730 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $13,929 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,625 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,512 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.