Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) is a four-year, public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Rutgers's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,239 for New Jersey residents and $36,001 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,439.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 50,637 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).

Rutgers's acceptance rate is 65.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.00%. The median SAT scores is 1380 and the ACT socre is 31.

Rutgers ranked 53rd in National Universities and 2nd in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $17,239 for in-state students and $36,001 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $22,348 for in-state students and $36,244 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,274 for New Jersey residents and $38,161 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,695 for New Jersey residents and $38,430 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$17,239$36,001
Graduate$22,348$36,244
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$18,274$38,161
Graduate$23,695$38,430

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »65.00% Acceptance Rate / 27.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,380 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »84%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate92%(full-time), 80% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »50,637 (36,344 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,439

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Rutgers
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Rutgers University-New Brunswick Directory Information

Address83 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
Phone848-445-4636
WEBSchool's Website
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Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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