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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers

New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1281

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

65%Acceptance

1383SAT Avg

36,357Students

15:1Student:Faculty

85%Grad Rate

$74,479Earnings 10yr

$23,519Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1383

Reading & WritingMid: 660

630720

MathMid: 695

640760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30

2833

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (320)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

93%

Positive

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

10 Years$74,479

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#40

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#62

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Main article: History of Rutgers University The eighth of nine colleges established during the American colonial period, Rutgers was chartered as Queen's College on 10 November 1766.
•It was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 after Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745–1830), an American Revolutionary War hero, philanthropist, and an early benefactor of the school.
•Originally established as a private institution affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church, it is now a secular institution.

Source: Wikipedia