Rutgers University-Newark
PublicNewark, NJ
Located in Newark, NJ, Rutgers University-Newark is a public mid-sized school with roughly 7,709 undergraduates. Rutgers University-Newark is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $125,303/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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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 is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, NJ admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
Rutgers University-Newark's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,654 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Rutgers University-Newark require students to live on campus?
No -- Rutgers University-Newark doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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