Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public
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Rutgers University-Newark admitted 71.4% of applicants university-wide (26,254 of 36,793).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 71.4% | 26,254 | 36,793 |
| Men | 69.9% | 12,084 | 17,277 |
| Women | 72.6% | 14,163 | 19,508 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 26,254 admitted students, 1,857 enrolled (7.1% yield).
Rutgers University-Newark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- median 1150
- ACT (mid-50%)
- median 25
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Rutgers University-Newark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,712/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,734 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,978 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,712/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,420 |
| $30k–48k | $16,338 |
| $48k–75k | $17,806 |
| $75k–110k | $22,867 |
| Over $110k | $33,018 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Honors Living-Learning Community Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Rutgers University–Newark Talent and Opportunity Pathways Program — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Honors Living-Learning Community Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Rutgers University-Newark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (Common App or Rutgers Application)
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) Record
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application (Common App or Rutgers Application)
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) Record
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Rutgers University-Newark · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Rutgers University-Newark requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $74,479
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 63.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
Rutgers University-Newark · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #75
- Forbes: #212
- Niche: #330
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Rutgers University-Newark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (40%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Psychology (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 37% of class sections have under 20 students.
Rutgers University-Newark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.