# Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rutgers-university-newark

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 71% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 17,779 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 13,997 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,317 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,013 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $8,829 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,678 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,193 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,591 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,471 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 7,709 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 65% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $80,490 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,974 (FY2024) |

## What Rutgers University-Newark 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-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

- 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 186399. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology