Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Public university · New Brunswick, NJ · 37,751 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
58%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
28–33
Average net price
$24,897
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,096
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
84%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts about 58 of every 100 applicants (58%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–33.
The latest federal data says Rutgers University-New Brunswick is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rutgers University-New Brunswick's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,096 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,897 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,824 for NJ residents and $39,649 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,824
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,649
- Room & board$16,720
- Total cost of attendance$36,096
- Average net price after grants$24,897
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing, Engineering, Biology.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick FAQ
- What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
- 58% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–33.
- Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rutgers University-New Brunswick is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rutgers University-New Brunswick's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
- About $36,096 a year before aid; $24,897 on average after grants.
- What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's FAFSA school code?
- 002629. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rutgers University-New Brunswick receives your information.
- What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's graduation rate?
- 84% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ | 65% | 1210–1460 | $18,783 | 72% |
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