Paying for Rutgers University-Newark

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,586 5.99%	$35,348 6.00%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$22,329 6.03%	$36,225 6.03%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) are $16,586 for New Jersey residents and $35,348 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Rutgers-Newark.

94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,525. It could cover 35.43% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,884 for New Jersey residents and $43,646 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Rutgers-Newark's 4-year tuition is $71,720 for New Jersey residents and $151,848 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $160,059 for New Jersey residents and $240,187 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Analysis Tools

Trends Financial Aid New Jersey Tuition Get Info Locations

Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Rutgers University-Newark is $16,586 for New Jersey residents and $35,348 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.99% for New Jersey residents and increased by 6.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Rutgers-Newark is $17,580 for New Jersey residents and $37,468 for out-of-state students, a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Rutgers-Newark Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,648	$33,348	$18,587
2023-2024	$16,586	$35,348	$19,432
Change % 2023-2024	5.99%	6.00%	4.55%
2024-2025	$17,580	$37,468	$20,315

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $22,329 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $36,225. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Rutgers-Newark is $23,674 for New Jersey residents and $38,410 for out-of-state students , a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Rutgers-Newark Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$21,060	$34,164	$18,587
2023-2024	$22,329	$36,225	$19,432
Change % 2023-2024	6.03%	6.03%	4.55%
2024-2025	$23,674	$38,410	$20,315

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Rutgers-Newark. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $441 for New Jersey residents and $1,054 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $826 for New Jersey residents and $1,405 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$416	$994
	2023-2024	$441	$1,054
	2024-2025	$468	$1,118
Graduate	2022-2023	$779	$1,325
	2023-2024	$826	$1,405
	2024-2025	$876	$1,490

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,432 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.55% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year.

The Rutgers-Newark's 2024 on-campus COA is $37,409 for state residents and $56,171 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $48,151 for state residents and $66,913 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Rutgers-Newark
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,586
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$35,348
Room & Board	$15,060	$18,414
Personal Expenses	$4,372	$11,760
Books & Supplies	$1,391
COA (In-State)	$37,409	$48,151
COA (Out-of-State)	$56,171	$66,913

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Rutgers-Newark Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at Rutgers-Newark. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.

4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Rutgers-Newark?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Rutgers-Newark is $71,720 for New Jersey residents and $151,848 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Rutgers-Newark 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,107	$17,644	$18,199	$18,770	$71,720
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,364	$37,409	$38,484	$39,591	$151,848
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,644	$18,199	$18,770	$19,360	$73,973
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,409	$38,484	$39,591	$40,729	$156,213
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,199	$18,770	$19,360	$19,968	$76,297
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,484	$39,591	$40,729	$41,899	$160,703
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,770	$19,360	$19,968	$20,595	$78,693
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,591	$40,729	$41,899	$43,103	$165,322
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,360	$19,968	$20,595	$21,242	$81,165
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,729	$41,899	$43,103	$44,342	$170,074

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $160,059 for New Jersey residents and $240,187 for out-of-state students.

Rutgers-Newark 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$38,423	$39,464	$40,525	$41,616	$160,059
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$57,680	$59,229	$60,821	$62,457	$240,187
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$39,464	$40,536	$41,626	$42,748	$164,406
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$59,229	$60,821	$62,457	$64,137	$246,645
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$40,536	$41,637	$42,758	$43,912	$168,874
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$60,821	$62,457	$64,137	$65,864	$253,280
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$41,637	$42,769	$43,922	$45,108	$173,468
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$62,457	$64,137	$65,864	$67,638	$260,096
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,769	$43,933	$45,119	$46,338	$178,191
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$64,137	$65,864	$67,638	$69,460	$267,099

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $109,959 for New Jersey residents and $190,087 for out-of-state students.

Rutgers-Newark 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,898	$26,939	$28,000	$29,091	$109,959
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,155	$46,704	$48,296	$49,932	$190,087
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,939	$28,011	$29,101	$30,223	$114,306
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,704	$48,296	$49,932	$51,612	$196,545
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,011	$29,112	$30,233	$31,387	$118,774
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,296	$49,932	$51,612	$53,339	$203,180
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,112	$30,244	$31,397	$32,583	$123,368
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$49,932	$51,612	$53,339	$55,113	$209,996
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,244	$31,408	$32,594	$33,813	$128,091
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$51,612	$53,339	$55,113	$56,935	$216,999

	In-State	Out-of-State
Rutgers University-Newark	$16,586	$35,348
Rutgers University-New Brunswick	$17,239	$36,001
Montclair State University	$14,766	$24,126
Rowan University	$15,700	$25,564
Kean University	$13,426	$21,076
New Jersey Institute of Technology	$19,022	$35,934