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Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, NJ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate74%
Acceptance Rate74%

About Rutgers Newark

Rutgers University - Newark is a public, state university in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Rutgers Newark was founded in 1908. The college currently enrolls around 11,017 students per year, including 7,513 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Rutgers University - Newark

It is moderately difficult to get into Rutgers Newark. The acceptance rate at Rutgers Newark is 74%. In 2022, 14,935 students applied to Rutgers Newark and 11,043 were admitted.

Rutgers University - Newark Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 24%

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Rutgers University - Newark is located in the city of Newark, New Jersey, near New York City.

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College Info

249 University Avenue Newark, NJ 7102

Campus Setting: Urban

Rutgers Newark Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Feb 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rutgers Newark is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rutgers Newark is Feb 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Rutgers University - Newark is a member of the Coalition for College.

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Rutgers Newark SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

530 - 650

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Reading SAT Range

530 - 640

Rutgers Newark Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$32,996

In State

$51,758

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,674
$32,436
Fees
$2,912
$2,912
Housing
$15,060
$15,060
Books
$1,350
$1,350

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Rutgers Newark is like? There are approximately 11,017 students enrolled at Rutgers Newark, including 7,513 undergraduate students and 3,504 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from NJ and 4% percent of students are from other states.

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

11,017

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

74%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,586

Out-of-State

$35,348

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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