Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	16,088
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	94%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rutgers NB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Rutgers NB boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,804

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,005

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick received on average $10,835 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,835

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,714	26%	$5,404	$9,261,827
Other Federal Grant	3,344	51%	$4,072	$13,616,225
State Grant/Scholarships	1,626	25%	$8,414	$13,681,348
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,991	30%	$7,725	$15,380,188
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,939	60%	$10,835	$42,677,761

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rutgers University-New Brunswick students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rutgers University-New Brunswick students is 83.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.2%.

83.7%

asian 88.4% 1,683 students
African American 75.9% 344 students
white 84.6% 2,045 students
unknown 81.6% 71 students
hawaiian 84.6% 11 students
hispanic 75.6% 635 students
International Students 82.5% 529 students
Mixed Race 84.5% 207 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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