New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a four-year, public school located in New Brunswick, NJ.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

58% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 68,614 applied, 39,899 accepted, and 8,191 enrolled in Rutgers.
4,045 men and 4,146 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,410 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,410 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1410 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total131014101500
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650690730
Math660720770
ACT Score
Composite283133
Math263033
English283235
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $17,929 for New Jersey residents and $37,441 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $23,241 for New Jersey residents and $37,689 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.00% compared to last year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

20,097 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $14,940.
For freshmen, 5,512 students (71%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $16,249.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 52,269 students enrolled Rutgers in 2025.
By gender, 24,032 men and 28,237 women students are enrolled.
There are 37,985 undergraduate and 14,284 graduate students.
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399 Major Programs

  • 9 programs through online
  • 242 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Rutgers is 84%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 5,708 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Rutgers and the average faculty salary is $131,851. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
There are 20,108 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $86,248.
Number of Faculties
5,708
Average Faculty Salary
$131,851
Number of Staffs
20,108
Average Staff Salary
$86,248

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a member of American Athletic Conference (American).
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