Rutgers University-New Brunswick
PublicNew Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick traces its origins to a 1766 charter, making it one of the nation's original colonial colleges. Today it serves as New Jersey's flagship public research institution and is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The New Brunswick campus includes units such as the Rutgers Business School and the Honors College, with a research portfolio the university describes as spanning STEM fields, the humanities, and the arts.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Rutgers University-New Brunswick's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Rutgers University-New Brunswick weighs your application
From Rutgers University-New Brunswick's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Rutgers University-New Brunswick weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rutgers University-New Brunswick look for in applicants?
Per Rutgers University-New Brunswick's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick, NJ admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick typically score between 1310–1500 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick typically score between 28–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's total cost of attendance is reported at $36,993 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick require students to live on campus?
No -- Rutgers University-New Brunswick doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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