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Rutgers University - Newark

#3 in Top Public Universities in New Jersey
  • 4 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1,063 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Rutgers - Newark is a highly rated public university located in Newark, New Jersey in the New York City Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,726 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Rutgers - Newark acceptance rate is 63%. Popular majors include Psychology, Accounting, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 64% of students, Rutgers - Newark alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,300.
    newark.rutgers.edu
    249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall
    Newark, NJ 07102
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    Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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    About Rutgers University - Newark...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    New Jersey Athletic Conference
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    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%
    Application Deadline
    December 1
    SAT Range
    1020-1190
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,301/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,883/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    80%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
    53%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.92 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.91 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      213 Graduates
    • Accounting
      208 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      177 Graduates
    • Finance
      151 Graduates
    • Biology
      124 Graduates
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
      115 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      107 Graduates
    • Marketing
      73 Graduates
    • Business
      61 Graduates
    • Public Administration
      50 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,726Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,416
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    61%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 55 responses
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    • Diverse
      45%
    • Interesting
      27%
    • Friendly
      22%
    • Competitive
      4%
    • Stressed
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.100 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.111 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 64 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      69%
    • AWESOME
      13%
    • Commuter school
      11%
    • The most diverse campus in the U.S
      6%
    • Underrated
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $57,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    81%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.59 responses
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    I've been at Rutgers Universit-Newar for three years now and my experience there has been pretty okay. I love the diversity of the school and how we are in a city; however, parking is terrible! even if you have a permit you need to be their hours before your class to secure a parking spot in a parking garage/lot you paid for. Also, there are many professors seem uninterested in helping their students outside of class not to mention some of them assing an unnecessary amount of work! I will admit though that the students org do make up for a lot of the gaps within the academic system, they help you get in touch with peers that have already (or are) taking the course so they can guide you or help you when you're stuck. The student organization also help student enroll in developing programs as well as puting them in contact with recruited for internships and mentorships.
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    I didn't like online classes at all! Well, that's an overstatement since I did take one online class that I did enjoy; however, that was tailored to be an online class since the get-go. The classes I didn't enjoy were the ones that were made online because of the Virus. I feel that these classes translated poorly to a virtual classroom. Maybe it was because of the short time in which teachers had to reivest their class structure or that it just does not hold the same value as a face-to-face lecture.
    My experience at Rutgers has been amazing! I’m finished my first year, and I have barely any complaints. The school is very diverse, and it helped me create forever-lasting networks. I’m currently dorm, and there’s a lot of support from the students and staff. Even with the transition to remote classes, I was supported by Rutgers and the Professors with all the challenges I’ve faced.