Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
61% admitted · $33,675/yr after aid
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 58%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,897
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $80,490
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public college in New Brunswick, NJ with 37,751 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, and admitted students average 1410 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,897 per year ($15,090 for families earning under $30,000). 84% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,490 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 58%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 43,347
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 28,326
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–730
200800
SAT Math660–770
200800
ACT Composite28–33
136
What Rutgers University-New Brunswick looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,096
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $18,824
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,649
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,090
- $30–48k$17,496
- $48–75k$18,838
- $75–110k$24,156
- $110k+$34,232
Get a personal estimate with Rutgers University-New Brunswick's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $80,490
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,974
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 37,751
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White30%
- Hispanic16%
- Black7%
- Asian34%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick FAQ
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?+
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits 58% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1410.
What ACT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–33.
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rutgers University-New Brunswick?+
In Fall 2023, 43,347 students applied to Rutgers University-New Brunswick and 28,326 were admitted; 7,681 enrolled.
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick consider legacy status?+
No. Rutgers University-New Brunswick reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick require an essay?+
Rutgers University-New Brunswick reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,096 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,897.
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's graduation rate?+
84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 186380 · How we use this data
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