Rutgers Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 58.15%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1410. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $17,929
- Out-of-State Tuition: $37,441
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Rutgers:
- Total Enrollment: 52,269, including 3,953 online students
- 37,985 Undergraduate, 14,284 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46% men, 54% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 399 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 242 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Rutgers Overview
Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) is a four-year, public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Rutgers's tuition & fees is $17,929 for New Jersey residents and $37,441 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 57% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,869.
The school has a total enrollment of 52,269 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Rutgers's acceptance rate is 58.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.53%. The median SAT score is 1410 and the ACT score is 31.
Rutgers ranked 53rd in National Universities and 2nd in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $17,929 for in-state students and $37,441 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $23,241 for in-state students and $37,689 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,647 for New Jersey residents and $38,939 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,170 for New Jersey residents and $39,192 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $17,929 | $37,441 |
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| Graduate | $23,241 | $37,689 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $18,647 | $38,939 |
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| Graduate | $24,170 | $39,192 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Rutgers
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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