Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
#116 National Colleges
61.22%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
35,760 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Public
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, New Jersey's public research university. It is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It is the oldest campus of the university, the others being in Camden and Newark. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass, the latter two sometimes referred to as "Cook/Douglass", as they are adjacent to each other. Rutgers–New Brunswick also includes several buildings in downtown New Brunswick. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".The New Brunswick campuses include 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Prospective first-year students can apply into the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), School of Engineering (SOE), the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy (EMSOP), the Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA), the School of Nursing (SON), and the Rutgers Business School (RBS).
After year one, students wishing to pursue a major not listed in one of the direct-admit schools may apply for a “dual-enrollment” or transfer into the School of Communication and Information (SCI), the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (EJB) School of Social Work (SSW), or the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR).
The Graduate School, the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, the Graduate School of Education, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health, and the School of Health Professions offer post-undergraduate programs and degrees for students who wish to continue their education for either a masters or doctorate.
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After year one, students wishing to pursue a major not listed in one of the direct-admit schools may apply for a “dual-enrollment” or transfer into the School of Communication and Information (SCI), the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (EJB) School of Social Work (SSW), or the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR).
The Graduate School, the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, the Graduate School of Education, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health, and the School of Health Professions offer post-undergraduate programs and degrees for students who wish to continue their education for either a masters or doctorate.
"Rutgers University–New Brunswick." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutgers_University%E2%80%93New_Brunswick.
Location
City
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Locale
City: Small (population less than 100,000)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 17.7% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 10.7% |
| Engineering | 10.2% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 9.5% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 8.4% |
| Social Sciences | 8.1% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 6.1% |
| Psychology | 5.7% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 3.7% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 2.7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | 2.0% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.7% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.7% |
| History | 1.4% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 1.3% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 1.1% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.1% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.9% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.8% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 0.6% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.5% |
Cost
In State Tuition
$15,407.00
Out of State Tuition
$32,189.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
47.17%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$21,654.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1322
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 750 | 685 | 620 |
| Verbal | 680 | 635 | 590 |
ACT Scores
29
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 32 | 29 | 26 |
| English | 34 | 29 | 24 |
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