For the academic year 2024-2025, Rutgers's tuition & fees is $17,929 for state residents and $37,441 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Rutgers's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $12,775 for in-state and $35,376 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Rutgers is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Northwestern University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,322 and University of South Florida has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,324 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Rutgers is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Rutgers and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL | $6,368 | $22,467 | $149 | $660 | $1,200 | $12,452 | $12,452 |
| University of South FloridaTampa, FL | $6,410 | $17,324 | $214 | $577 | $770 | $14,440 | $12,600 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | $68,322 | $7,960 | $1,794 | $21,126 | $21,126 | ||
| Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN | $12,144 | $41,891 | $332 | $1,262 | $1,250 | $13,984 | $13,984 |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $11,283 | $33,371 | $387 | $1,037 | $950 | $12,920 | $12,920 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | $17,214 | $38,362 | $583 | $1,396 | $1,000 | $13,856 | $15,680 |
| University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE | $10,434 | $28,584 | $277 | $888 | $1,100 | $14,120 | $14,120 |
| Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ | $17,929 | $37,441 | $459 | $1,096 | $1,418 | $15,714 | $18,722 |
| Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH | $13,244 | $40,022 | $508 | $1,623 | $1,030 | $14,738 | $13,814 |
| Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | $23,005 | $38,805 | $876 | $1,529 | $1,250 | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | $9,717 | $22,547 | $362 | $896 | $1,430 | $11,286 | $11,234 |
| Average | $12,775 | $35,376 | $415 | $1,720 | $1,199 | $14,757 | $14,940 |