Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Rutgers University-Newark reported a 78.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Rutgers University-Newark is a public 4-year institution in Newark, NJ, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $19,703 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

17,779 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,703

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Rutgers University-Newark

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1150—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—25—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$74,479

Student Body

7,709

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Rutgers University-Newark, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,420
$30,001 – $48,000$16,338
$48,001 – $75,000$17,806
$75,001 – $110,000$22,867
$110,000+$33,018

Top Majors at Rutgers University-Newark

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing656
Biological & Biomedical Sciences230
Psychology167
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice156
Public Administration & Social Services108
Computer & Information Sciences88
Social Sciences82
Visual & Performing Arts33
Physical Sciences23
English Language & Literature15

Financial Aid at Rutgers University-Newark

About Rutgers University-Newark

Official website: https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Rutgers University-Newark

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark reported a 79% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 17,779. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Rutgers University-Newark?

The historical 79% acceptance rate suggests Rutgers University-Newark was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rutgers University-Newark?

The imported historical records for Rutgers University-Newark include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Rutgers University-Newark?

The stored historical average net price at Rutgers University-Newark is $19,703 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 85%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $16,298 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Rutgers University-Newark is 66%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $74,479. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Rutgers University-Newark test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Rutgers University-Newark's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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