Rutgers University at Newark

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Newark, NJ

$12,230

Avg in-state tuition

$29,012

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Rutgers University at Newark

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Rutgers University at Newark is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Newark, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,118, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,230, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,012.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1170

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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13k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

25%

Hispanic

24%

Asian

17%

Black

16%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Unknown

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,350
On-campus room and board	$13,929
On-campus other expenses	$3,574
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$16,706
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$6,641
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$6,641

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$31,083	$47,865
Off-campus without family	$36,927	$53,709
Off-campus with family	$20,221	$37,003

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	African-American/Black Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
	Finance, General
	Management Science, General
	Accounting
	Business Statistics
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Management Information Systems, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Information Technology
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Engineering
	Geological/Geophysical Engineering
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
10	History
	History, General
11	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
	Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
	Biological and Physical Sciences
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
	Physics, Other
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
	Social Work
	Public Administration
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
21	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Social Sciences, Other
	Political Science and Government, General
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Jazz/Jazz Studies
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Cinematography and Film/Video Production
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Rutgers University at Newark

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Rutgers University at Newark

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.