Rutgers University - New Brunswick
- 4 Year
- NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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- 4 Year
- NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 5,816 reviews
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- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade C+
About
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NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
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From Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Academic and research powerhouse. Stellar faculty. Engaged students. Devotion to community. With 100+ majors, 175+ research centers, and 500+ student organizations, Rutgers–New Brunswick provides real-world experiences to prepare you for life. Plus, with our prime location, one hour or less from New York City and Philadelphia, you have access to the world's top employers and internships. Get ready for an unparalleled adventure!
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
December 1
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
1180-1410
ACT Range
25-32
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$17,835 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,602 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 347 responses40%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 425 responses41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 424 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Information Science981 Graduates
- Psychology521 Graduates
- Biology436 Graduates
- Human Resources366 Graduates
- Nursing356 Graduates
- Finance354 Graduates
- Economics342 Graduates
- Communications338 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science297 Graduates
- Public Health275 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
33,788 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,056
Undergrads Over 25
237000%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 514 responsesPoll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 598 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 260 responsesRutgers University - New Brunswick Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 5,816 reviews
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Rutgers is a great school with great possibilities, but I feel like they're possibly understaffed and definitely don't see how much better it could be.
With the whole teaching union controversy, which could be easily solved with offering well-deserved contracts to amazing professors, they instead allocate 780k to the president of Rutgers, whose duties are about managing all aspects of the university.
With such a large population, and with the beginning of semester inevitably leaving students waiting for the third bus to their stop because other buses are too full, broken or leaky, you'd think transportation could improve.
Opportunities for research, student-to-teacher ratio -- out the window. You're either luckily selected out of a giant pool, or you go all four years with having applied to the Aresty program diligently and getting no shot.
Rutgers boasts that it has a high rate of employment post-graduation, but everyone I know is out of a job.
Improve from the inside!
With the whole teaching union controversy, which could be easily solved with offering well-deserved contracts to amazing professors, they instead allocate 780k to the president of Rutgers, whose duties are about managing all aspects of the university.
With such a large population, and with the beginning of semester inevitably leaving students waiting for the third bus to their stop because other buses are too full, broken or leaky, you'd think transportation could improve.
Opportunities for research, student-to-teacher ratio -- out the window. You're either luckily selected out of a giant pool, or you go all four years with having applied to the Aresty program diligently and getting no shot.
Rutgers boasts that it has a high rate of employment post-graduation, but everyone I know is out of a job.
Improve from the inside!
My Rutgers experience has been mostly positive with a few minor issues. The social aspect of the school is over the top because there is so much inclusion for the students through clubs and organizations offered. The campuses and bus system is pretty good too because it is not too difficult to get to classes and there are 5 campuses, meaning more places to explore. The downside would be the financial gap some students have to deal with, therefore, it is important to apply for many scholarships. Overall, I'm glad I go to Rutgers and can't wait to be a graduate!
I LOVE the diversity here, communities, and feels like a city with the pubic transportation. The five mini-campuses each have their own flavors and (as an analogy) reminds me of nearby NYC w/the five boros. There's something for everyone here and you can make the huge school feel small. There's energy in the NB part of campus; however, if you want to get out of town, NYC is only a train ride away (the train station is on campus). Ethnoburb Edison nearby has amazing food and is nearby.
Huge alumni base, brand recognition, and many career opportunities nearby (it's between two major urban areas). I interned at a Fortune 500 one year; hopped on the train to the city in the mornings and came back to my classes in the evening.
And, similar to NYC, no one cares about you here. There's merits in anonymity. No one is spoon-fed here; it prepares you for the real world!
Favorite classes were from the Western Philosophy department (ranked #2 in the world - once #1). Best faculty!
Huge alumni base, brand recognition, and many career opportunities nearby (it's between two major urban areas). I interned at a Fortune 500 one year; hopped on the train to the city in the mornings and came back to my classes in the evening.
And, similar to NYC, no one cares about you here. There's merits in anonymity. No one is spoon-fed here; it prepares you for the real world!
Favorite classes were from the Western Philosophy department (ranked #2 in the world - once #1). Best faculty!