For the academic year 2023-2024, Rutgers's tuition & fees is $17,239 for state residents and $36,001 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Rutgers's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $12,590 for in-state and $38,567 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Rutgers is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Northwestern University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 and University of South Florida has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,324 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Rutgers is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Rutgers and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| University of South FloridaTampa, FL | $6,410 | $17,324 | $214 | $577 | $770 | $13,595 | $12,170 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | $65,997 | $7,690 | $1,686 | $20,334 | $20,334 | ||
| Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN | $11,790 | $40,482 | $322 | $1,219 | $690 | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD | $11,505 | $40,306 | $412 | $1,613 | $1,250 | $15,416 | $15,902 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | $17,270 | $44,040 | $564 | $1,457 | $1,334 | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | $16,488 | $36,402 | $558 | $1,324 | $1,000 | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ | $17,239 | $36,001 | $441 | $1,054 | $1,391 | $14,715 | $18,414 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH | $12,906 | $28,240 | $468 | $1,107 | $1,300 | $13,048 | $17,232 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | $9,711 | $22,191 | $362 | $882 | $1,556 | $10,830 | $11,022 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | $64,460 | $2,389 | $800 | $18,230 | $10,808 | ||
| Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN | $9,992 | $28,794 | $348 | $948 | $1,030 | $11,650 | $12,390 |
| Average | $12,590 | $38,567 | $410 | $1,842 | $1,164 | $14,180 | $14,221 |