Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJPublicCity Setting

Less Selective • 71% Acceptance

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71%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,703

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

7.7K

Students

Medium campus body

$61,263

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Rutgers University-Newark is a public institution located in the city setting of Newark, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

7.7K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

71% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading565 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math585 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite25 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

71%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing41% of degrees

Biological Sciences14% of degrees

Social Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $155,535

Earnings 5yr: $155,687

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $106,813

Earnings 5yr: $103,170

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $95,935

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Management Information Systems and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,098

Earnings 5yr: $96,718

Debt: $22,425

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $87,399

Earnings 5yr: $76,216

Debt: $30,875

Public Administration.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,870

Earnings 5yr: $72,601

Debt: N/A

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,099

Earnings 5yr: $62,710

Debt: $27,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,817

Earnings 5yr: $58,594

Debt: $22,431

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,479

Earnings 5yr: $58,473

Debt: $25,000

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classical and Ancient Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Geological/Geophysical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics and Statistics, Other.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,703

In-State Tuition$17,250

Out-of-State Tuition$36,762

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

59%

Pell Grants

32%

Take Loans

70%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$61,263

+22% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$74,479

Completion Signals

64%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

84%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$205/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%

Men

53%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

10%

Avg Family Income

$66,613

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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJPublicCity Setting

Less Selective • 71% Acceptance

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71%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,703

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

7.7K

Students

Medium campus body

$61,263

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

7.7K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

71% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading565 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math585 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite25 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

71%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing41% of degrees

Biological Sciences14% of degrees

Social Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $155,535

Earnings 5yr: $155,687

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $106,813

Earnings 5yr: $103,170

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $95,935

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Management Information Systems and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,098

Earnings 5yr: $96,718

Debt: $22,425

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $87,399

Earnings 5yr: $76,216

Debt: $30,875

Public Administration.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,870

Earnings 5yr: $72,601

Debt: N/A

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,099

Earnings 5yr: $62,710

Debt: $27,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,817

Earnings 5yr: $58,594

Debt: $22,431

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,479

Earnings 5yr: $58,473

Debt: $25,000

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classical and Ancient Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Geological/Geophysical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics and Statistics, Other.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,703

In-State Tuition$17,250

Out-of-State Tuition$36,762

Financial Assistance & Support

59%

Pell Grants

32%

Take Loans

70%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$61,263

+22% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$74,479

Completion Signals

64%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

84%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$205/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%

Men

53%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

10%

Avg Family Income

$66,613

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