Rutgers University Newark

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Newark, NJ
4.0 1 review

#4 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,315

Location Newark, New Jersey
Website rutgers.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#188

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rutgers University-Newark, part of New Jersey's state university system, is located in the heart of downtown Newark, approximately 8 miles west of New York City. The urban campus spans 38 acres featuring a mix of historic art deco buildings and modern facilities, with many structures dating back to the 1920s when the institution first established its Newark presence. The university is known for its academic strengths in business, particularly through the Rutgers Business School, as well as criminal justice, public affairs, and law through its affiliated law school. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers-Newark maintains a selective admission process and offers both traditional dormitory housing and apartment-style living options for students. The campus serves primarily as a commuter school, with many students traveling from throughout the New York metropolitan area to attend classes.

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Ratings

Rutgers University-Newark is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rutgers University Newark within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

Acceptance Rate

71.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 7.1%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$17,250

Out of State Resident Tuition

$36,762

Breakdown

Tuition $17,250
Books and Supplies $1,418
Other Fees $3,028
Room and Board $16,074
Budget for Other Expenses $4,458
Total One Year Cost $42,228

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rutgers University Newark are Business, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 36% of students major in Business, 11% in Health Professions, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.