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Rutgers University - Newark
  • 4 Year
  • NEWARK, NJ

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Rutgers-Newark is an above-average public university located in Newark, New Jersey in the New York City Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,138 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Rutgers-Newark acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Finance, Psychology, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Graduating 65% of students, Rutgers-Newark alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,300.

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OFFICE OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ENGELHARD HALL, SUITE 101 190 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference

Rutgers University - Newark Rankings

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Rutgers-Newark Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
December 1
SAT Range
1030-1270
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$11,364 / 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
$14,611 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
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. 97 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 96 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    45%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,138 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,196
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 61 responses
  • Diverse
    43%
  • Friendly
    25%
  • Interesting
    25%
  • Competitive
    3%
  • Nerdy
    2%
  • Outgoing
    2%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 105 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 116 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 68 responses
  • Diverse
    68%
  • AWESOME
    15%
  • Commuter school
    10%
  • The most diverse campus in the U.S
    6%
  • Underrated
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
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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