# Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 58% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 43,347 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 28,326 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 650–730 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 660–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 28–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $36,096 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,897 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,090 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,496 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,838 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,156 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $34,232 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 37,751 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 84% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $80,490 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,974 (FY2024) |

## What Rutgers University-New Brunswick considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 186380. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology