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Rutgers University-Newark SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Rutgers University Newark

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1150

The average composite SAT score for admitted Rutgers University Newark freshman is 1150 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1150 is in the 68th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1030 to 1270

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1030 to 1270. The 75th percentile score is 1270 while the 25th percentile score is 1030.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Rutgers University-Newark but we estimate it to be around a 910 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 585

The average score for Rutgers University-Newark students on the math portion of the SAT is 585 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 650.

Average SAT Reading Score 565

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 510 to 620 and the average score for Rutgers University Newark students is 565.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

24 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Rutgers University Newark

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Rutgers University Newark based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 78.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.23.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1270 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1270 or higher is very competitive at Rutgers University-Newark and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 88% or higher.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1150 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1150 to 1260 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 79% to 87%.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 1030 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1030 to 1140 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 66% to 78% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Rutgers University-Newark with a 910 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 910 to 1020 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 65% chance of admission to Rutgers University-Newark. SAT scores below 910 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Rutgers University Newark by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 98%
1590 98%
1580 97%
1570 97%
1560 97%
1550 97%
1540 97%
1530 97%
1520 96%
1510 96%
1500 96%
1490 96%
1480 96%
1470 95%
1460 95%
1450 95%
1440 95%
1430 94%
1420 94%
1410 94%
1400 93%
1390 93%
1380 93%
1370 92%
1360 92%
1350 92%
1340 91%
1330 91%
1320 90%
1310 90%
1300 89%
1290 89%
1280 88%
1270 88%
1260 87%
1250 87%
1240 86%
1230 85%
1220 85%
1210 84%
1200 83%
1190 82%
1180 82%
1170 81%
1160 80%
1150 79%
1140 78%
1130 77%
1120 76%
1110 75%
1100 74%
1090 73%
1080 72%
1070 71%
1060 70%
1050 69%
1040 68%
1030 66%
1020 65%
1010 64%
1000 63%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186399 IPEDS survey data for Rutgers University Newark.