Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Large city

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Acceptance rate
71.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$19,703
Sticker price $35,654
Graduation rate
64%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$74,479
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
71.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
17,779
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,997
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,408
Yield (admitted who enroll)
10%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
77%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$16,420
Family income $30–48k$16,338
Family income $48–75k$17,806
Family income $75–110k$22,867
Family income $110k+$33,018
Full sticker price (per year)
$35,654
Tuition & fees – in-state
$17,250
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$36,762
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
32%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
64%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$52,303
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$74,479

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
7,709
Graduate students
3,326
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
59%
Full-time faculty
59%

Undergraduate diversity

Hispanic36%
White20%
Asian19%
Black18%
International2.5%
Two or more2.4%
Unknown1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing40%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences13%
Psychology12%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement8.4%
Computer & Information Sciences6.0%
Public Administration & Social Services5.8%
Social Sciences5.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Jonathan Holloway
Main phone
(973) 353-1766
Address
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ 07102

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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