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New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1281

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public institution in New Brunswick with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1383, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 36.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,479 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,519.

Established
1766
Motto
Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra
Mascot
Scarlet Knight
Type
Public land-grant research university
65%Acceptance
1383SAT Avg
36,357Students
15:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$74,479Earnings 10yr
$23,519Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rutgers University-New Brunswick Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1383

Reading & WritingMid: 660
630720
MathMid: 695
640760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2833

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1383

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$17,239
Tuition (out-of-state)$36,001
Room & Board$14,715
Books & Supplies$1,391
Total Cost of Attendance$35,232
Average Net Price$23,519
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,885
$30–48K$15,532
$48–75K$17,578
$75–110K$24,020
$110K+$33,460

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,519

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

277

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (320)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
36,357
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 7%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 33%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.0%
Freshman Retention92.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,263
8 Years$67,665
10 Years$74,479

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$61,800
Men
$75,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#40
Washington Monthly
#62

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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