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Rutgers University - New Brunswick,New Jersey

Rutgers is the #1 public university in New Jersey with over 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students (45,000 UG students and 20,000+ graduate and professional students) and over 500,000 alumni around the world. The university has about 9,000 faculty members in 175 academic departments.

The university has affiliations with a number of prestigious organisations and associations, like Associatio

60%

Acceptance Rate

$14,107

Avg.Financial Aid

002629

FAFSA Code

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Rutgers University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
50,254
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, commonly referred to as Rutgers University is an American public research university which is also one of the oldest, largest, top-ranked institutions of higher education in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Originally chartered as Queen’s College, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest college in the US and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. It was established in 1776 and is headquartered at New Brunswick, one of the most prestigious campuses in the state of New Jersey.

As one of the leading comprehensive public research university, Rutgers University has a three-pronged mission of:

Providing for the instructional needs of New Jersey’s residents through its undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs.
Conducting the innovative research that contributes to the medical, environmental, social, and cultural well-being of the state, as well as aiding the economy and the state’s business and industries; and
Performing public service in support of the needs of the residents of the state and its local, county, and state governments.

The university has affiliations with a number of prestigious organisations and associations, like Association of American Universities, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Big Ten Academic Alliance, Universities Research Association, etc. to name a few.

Rutgers has three campuses located throughout New Jersey: New Brunswick campus in New Brunswick and adjacent Piscataway, the Newark campus, and the Camden campus.

The New Brunswick campus was categorized by Howard and Matthew Green in their book titled The Public Ivies: America’s Flagship Public Universities (2001) as a Public Ivy.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

7329321766

Fax:

N/A

Address

83 Somerset St

Rankings

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is considered a Public Ivy and is ranked highly in a number of categories.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is ranked at #62 in National Universities, and at #22 in Top Public Schools. It was ranked #1 Public University in the state of New Jersey.

Rutgers stood at #35 in the category of the Best College for Veterans, and at #49 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. It was also ranked #50 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects.

As a whole, Centre for World University Rankings placed Rutgers University at #212 on the basis of the quality of education.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
60%
SAT Range
1190 - 1410
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
25 - 31
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$70
Accept Common App
None

A college’s prestige and overall quality are determined partly by its selectivity, of which acceptance rate is the main indicator. The acceptance rate at Rutgers University is just below the national average of 57.8%. This means that the university is fairly competitive. Applicants must have an average SAT score of 1300 on a scale of 1600 to get admission at Rutgers University or an ACT score between 29 and 34.

Applicants can learn about specific admission requirements on the official website of the university. They can even call/write/email to the university administration for information on the programs Rutgers University offers, and regarding any doubts related to the admission procedure.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$16,295
Average Annual Cost
$12,330

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$33,457
Other Fees
$3,177
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$13,075
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,625

Total One Year Cost

$33,457

Rutgers University is a prestigious institution and despite being a public university it is not surprising that its annual cost to attend is a little higher than the national average. The average cost of public universities in the United States is $9,970 for in-state tuition, and $25,620 for out-of-state tuition, whereas the cost at Rutgers University for in-state tuition is around $15,407 and that for out-of-state tuition is approximately $28,482.

We have broken down and simplified the costs in the ‘Cost of Attendance’ section for your perusal.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

93%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$11,363

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

36,039

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

50%

US National: 44%

Female

50%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

38%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

27%

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

84%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$82,670 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

44%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,746/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,960/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,960/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Scarlet Knight

School Colors

scarlet

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Ten Conference

Total Male Athletes

323

Total Female Athletes

316

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Golf

Gymnastics

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by RUNB. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,075 per year for living on campus. Rutgers University-New Brunswick has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at RUNB costs around $4,960 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 50% male and 50% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$44,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$57,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$109 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

49%

Average Aid Per Year

$14,107

Students Receiving Federal Grants

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,386

Students Receiving State Aid

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,000

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

42%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,166

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$17,769

$30K - $48K

$16,206

$48K - $75K

$10,150

$75K - $110K

$3,572

> $110K

$1,690

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$146,622,109

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$35,902,492

Rutgers University's federal school code is 002785.

The university offers varieties of financial aids. The students receive financial assistance such as grants, scholarships, work-study programs, loans, and other tuition payment plans.

The aids are awarded by the Federal Government, State Corporation, private companies, and organizations.
Pell grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, Direct PLUS loans, and Federal Work-study are the Federal aids available for the students.
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant, Educational Opportunity Fund Programs, and New Jersey Stars II are the State Grants available.
RU September 11th Memorial Scholarship, FIRST Scholarship, Vincent R. Kramer Merit Endowed Scholarship, Rutgers Presidential Scholarship, Trustee Awards are the State and Institutional Scholarships provided.
Post 9/11 GI Bill, and the Tuition Assistance Program is the Military Aid offered.

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