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Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,013
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $80,490
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rutgers University-Newark is a public college in Newark, NJ with 7,709 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $16,013 per year ($8,829 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,490 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,779
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,997
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Rutgers University-Newark 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
- $29,317
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $18,112
- Out-of-state tuition
- $38,937
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,829
- $30–48k$11,678
- $48–75k$14,193
- $75–110k$19,591
- $110k+$27,471
Get a personal estimate with Rutgers University-Newark's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $80,490
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,974
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,709
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 58%
- White20%
- Hispanic36%
- Black18%
- Asian19%
Rutgers University-Newark FAQ
What is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?+
Rutgers University-Newark admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Rutgers University-Newark test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Rutgers University-Newark?+
In Fall 2023, 17,779 students applied to Rutgers University-Newark and 13,997 were admitted; 1,408 enrolled.
Does Rutgers University-Newark consider legacy status?+
No. Rutgers University-Newark reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rutgers University-Newark require an essay?+
Rutgers University-Newark reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,317 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,013.
What is Rutgers University-Newark's graduation rate?+
65% 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 186399 · How we use this data
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