- AcademicsB+
- ValueA
- DiversityA+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsA
- LocationB-
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB
Rutgers University - Newark is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Rutgers University - Newark 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
63%
SAT Range
940-1130
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Rutgers University - Newark
Cost
Net Price
$9,858/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
- 52%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.81 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.80 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Accounting
231 GraduatesPsychology
213 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
179 GraduatesFinance
152 GraduatesBiology
105 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
81 GraduatesLogistics and Supply Chain Management
75 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
73 GraduatesMarketing
63 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
46 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,943Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
52%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 55%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.89 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.100 responses
After Rutgers University - Newark
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
66%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 81%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.59 responses
Rutgers University - Newark Reviews
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I've had a great experience with my on-campus living, and a lot of that had to do with my roommates. I was assigend a great group from the onset of my college career, I met more great friends, an always had a nice group to live with. When you have everyone selected and all your information, applying for housing is a breeze! If you don't...it's like playing Russian roulette.
Most students get sort of cynical and either find somewhere off campus to live or commute for the last year or two, and I have feelings about that too. The school is in Newark. Unless you are intimately familiar with the area and the responsibilities of having an apartment (which most 18-22 year olds aren't...), you're not going to find a better deal with that commute to the school. Literally, I could wake up 15 minutes before class and still make it to the class on time. Living in housing I wasn't responsible for repair costs (for small, normal things, I can't speak to large damages), utilities, renters insurance, etc. It's an easy luxury to be able to just tell your RA and they fix things. On top of that, each building has security. It seems laughable, but there were several instances where I was thanking my lucky stars that there was a security guard at that door. Most of the issues came from inebriated students visiting from other surrounding schools, but either way it was great to know that aside from just the locks on my door, there was an authorized person with a direct line to the police blocking any ill-will from coming into the door. Nothing beats that.
Is it cost effective? Nope. If I didn't have (essentially) a full ride, I would have had to commute. But I definitely made life-long friends, got way more involved with my professors and departments, and was able to find great opportunities simply because I was...well...around. If you can swing it, dorm. If you can't, take the train and make a concentrated effort to get involved.
Most students get sort of cynical and either find somewhere off campus to live or commute for the last year or two, and I have feelings about that too. The school is in Newark. Unless you are intimately familiar with the area and the responsibilities of having an apartment (which most 18-22 year olds aren't...), you're not going to find a better deal with that commute to the school. Literally, I could wake up 15 minutes before class and still make it to the class on time. Living in housing I wasn't responsible for repair costs (for small, normal things, I can't speak to large damages), utilities, renters insurance, etc. It's an easy luxury to be able to just tell your RA and they fix things. On top of that, each building has security. It seems laughable, but there were several instances where I was thanking my lucky stars that there was a security guard at that door. Most of the issues came from inebriated students visiting from other surrounding schools, but either way it was great to know that aside from just the locks on my door, there was an authorized person with a direct line to the police blocking any ill-will from coming into the door. Nothing beats that.
Is it cost effective? Nope. If I didn't have (essentially) a full ride, I would have had to commute. But I definitely made life-long friends, got way more involved with my professors and departments, and was able to find great opportunities simply because I was...well...around. If you can swing it, dorm. If you can't, take the train and make a concentrated effort to get involved.
I've had a really specific experience at my school because my department was so small. My professors not only knew your name, but literally knew your skill levels in certain areas, and could go back and remember work that I'd done two years ago! That aspect was wonderful. They held a very personal stake in my success and went above and beyond the call of duty to give me opportunities to work, learn, and grow as a student. If you show a little interest and that you actually care about academics, the staff will more than meet you halfway and ensure you have a great experience. Of all three campuses, I definitely find this one to be the most academically demanding. A lot of that is owed to the small class size—you can't just hide behind your laziness. If you want to bum along, not learn anything, and just party for four years, go to New Brunswick. The Newark campus *really* knows how to make an academic out of you, in a good way.
If you're in a larger major, however, I know the experience can be very different. Sometimes the way my friends in the business school or the sciences speak about it, you'd think they went to a totally different university! So I'd say if you're ready to really build those relationships, put yourself out there, and if you truly are passionate about what you want to do—this is a great campus. If you're wavering a little, or are more interested in the sports or clubs or greek life components of a school, then perhaps look elsewhere. Passion and focus finds a happy home at Rutgers—Newark.
If you're in a larger major, however, I know the experience can be very different. Sometimes the way my friends in the business school or the sciences speak about it, you'd think they went to a totally different university! So I'd say if you're ready to really build those relationships, put yourself out there, and if you truly are passionate about what you want to do—this is a great campus. If you're wavering a little, or are more interested in the sports or clubs or greek life components of a school, then perhaps look elsewhere. Passion and focus finds a happy home at Rutgers—Newark.
Academics here are great as long as you apply yourself and seek out help and resources. Party scene depends on who you know and besides Thursdays and Fridays it's pretty dead. Because its a small campus, if you dorm, the social atmosphere is comparable to high school.
The frequent crime alerts can be very jarring. Also It can be difficult to get involved as many of the clubs and organizations don't meet often or are somewhat disorganized. On the other hand, there are a handful of clubs that are very demanding and require a lot of participation.
The frequent crime alerts can be very jarring. Also It can be difficult to get involved as many of the clubs and organizations don't meet often or are somewhat disorganized. On the other hand, there are a handful of clubs that are very demanding and require a lot of participation.