College
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
- AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Piscataway, NJ
- 5,298 reviews
- AcademicsA
- ValueA
- DiversityA+
- CampusB
- AthleticsA
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB+
- DormsC
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
Address
100 Sutphen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Website
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!
Rutgers University - New Brunswick Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
1110-1350
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost
Net Price
$15,614/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.347 responses
- 40%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.385 responses
- 42%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.384 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
34,020Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 47%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.474 responses
Poll
- 68%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.558 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
80%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 77%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.260 responses
Rutgers University - New Brunswick Reviews
5,298 reviews
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Academically, Rutgers is an excellent university. The Philosophy department is one of the best in the country and the German department is fairly small but offers a variety of courses. I was also fortunate enough to study abroad in Germany through Rutgers. There are scholarship opportunities to offset expenses, and my experience was incredible! The bus system used to transport students from one campus to another is unfortunately sub-par. The drivers take frequent and long breaks, which inconveniences students trying to get to class. A majority of buses themselves don't seem to be well maintained, either, and the bus schedule is unreliable. The quality and variety of the dining hall food is OK, depending on which you go to. There is a lot of cultural and racial diversity on campus, and many different types of course studies, clubs, events, etc. to choose from. Over all, Rutgers is a pretty good school, but one should always be prepared for annoyances.
after only a semester attending Rutgers- New Brunswick I can say that the place definitely grew on me. Despite it being a really large state school you can still find ways of making interesting and meaningful connections with the students and faculty. Putting yourself out there seems to be the only true barrier from having a good time at Rutgers and an amazing one. In just a few months I was able to find my niche at my dorm complex, as well as the different clubs that I attended. Couldn't ask for a better freshman experience!
If you get lucky and not get RUScrewed, you will have the best time of your life! Academics and diversity is incredible. Most of the professors are very engaging and willing to help except a few who seem to enjoy making students' lives miserable. Again, take advantage of notorious reviews on Ratemyprofessor.com. Party and student life is very exciting for the most part. Most people get involved in Greek Life to do so but you certainly do not have to. The one terrible thing is the bus system, it is one of the most unpredictable things! As expected, it tends to drive a lot of people crazy instead of driving people to places. Other than that, Rutgers is the place to be!