Rutgers University-Newark
Public university · Newark, NJ · 7,709 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$16,013
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,317
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
65%
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-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Rutgers University-Newark is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rutgers University-Newark's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,317 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,013 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 $18,112 for NJ residents and $38,937 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,112
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,937
- Room & board$16,919
- Total cost of attendance$29,317
- Average net price after grants$16,013
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Computer Science.
Rutgers University-Newark FAQ
- What is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- Is Rutgers University-Newark test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rutgers University-Newark is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rutgers University-Newark's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
- About $29,317 a year before aid; $16,013 on average after grants.
- What is Rutgers University-Newark's FAFSA school code?
- 002629. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rutgers University-Newark receives your information.
- What is Rutgers University-Newark's graduation rate?
- 65% of students finish within six years.
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