Rutgers University at Newark
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$12,230
Avg in-state tuition
$29,012
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Rutgers University at Newark
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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards13k
Students enrolled
23%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
25%
Hispanic
24%
Asian
17%
Black
16%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
3,096
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 15% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $12,230 | $29,012 |
Graduate | $17,736 | $30,144 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
68%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
34%
Pell Grant
62%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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