Rutgers University-Newark SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Rutgers University Newark is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1150

The average composite SAT score for admitted Rutgers University Newark freshman is 1150 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1150 is in the 68th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1030 to 1270

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1030 to 1270. The 75th percentile score is 1270 while the 25th percentile score is 1030.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Rutgers University-Newark but we estimate it to be around a 910 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 585

The average score for Rutgers University-Newark students on the math portion of the SAT is 585 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 650.

Average SAT Reading Score 565

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 510 to 620 and the average score for Rutgers University Newark students is 565.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

24 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Rutgers University Newark

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Rutgers University Newark based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 77.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.23.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1270 or higher is very competitive at Rutgers University-Newark and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 86% or higher.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1150 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1150 to 1260 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 77% to 86%.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1030 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1030 to 1140 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 64% to 76% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 910 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 910 to 1020 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 63% chance of admission to Rutgers University-Newark. SAT scores below 910 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Rutgers University Newark by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	97%
1590	97%
1580	97%
1570	97%
1560	97%
1550	97%
1540	96%
1530	96%
1520	96%
1510	96%
1500	96%
1490	95%
1480	95%
1470	95%
1460	95%
1450	94%
1440	94%
1430	94%
1420	93%
1410	93%
1400	93%
1390	92%
1380	92%
1370	92%
1360	91%
1350	91%
1340	90%
1330	90%
1320	89%
1310	89%
1300	88%
1290	88%
1280	87%
1270	86%
1260	86%
1250	85%
1240	84%
1230	84%
1220	83%
1210	82%
1200	81%
1190	81%
1180	80%
1170	79%
1160	78%
1150	77%
1140	76%
1130	75%
1120	74%
1110	73%
1100	72%
1090	71%
1080	70%
1070	69%
1060	67%
1050	66%
1040	65%
1030	64%
1020	63%
1010	61%
1000	60%