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Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark is a large, public institution located in Newark, nj. Founded in 1908, Rutgers University-Newark offers undergraduate degrees in 92 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 7,188 undergraduates
cost $15,648 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Rutgers University-Newark? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rutgers University-Newark is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Law
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,648
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,343
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $4,244
Cost of attendance* $35,585
Average financial aid package $14,161
Estimated cost $21,424 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,348
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,343
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $4,244
Cost of attendance* $53,285
Average financial aid package $14,161
Estimated cost $39,124 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rutgers University-Newark has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,188, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

10,809

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
14%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
24%
Asian %
13%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
34%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rutgers University-Newark, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ 07102
phone 973-353-1766
address https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rutgers University-Newark to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Newark? 

The acceptance rate for Rutgers University-Newark is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Rutgers University-Newark?

The average high school GPA for Rutgers University-Newark students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rutgers University-Newark?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rutgers University-Newark including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $142,340.

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