Rutgers University-Newark

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

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,453
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Rutgers-Newark 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.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Rutgers-Newark is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Rutgers University-Newark 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Rutgers-Newark emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rutgers-Newark boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , 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

77.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,208

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-Newark 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

$32,409

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-Newark 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, 77 of freshman students at Rutgers University-Newark received on average $14,611 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.

$14,611

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	778	59%	$5,530	$4,302,009
Other Federal Grant	878	67%	$6,422	$5,638,831
State Grant/Scholarships	745	57%	$8,516	$6,344,557
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	668	51%	$4,174	$2,788,395
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,011	77%	$14,611	$14,771,783

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark students is 64.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.

64.9%

asian 68.5% 200 students
African American 57.6% 114 students
white 67.2% 193 students
unknown 85.7% 18 students
hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 61.5% 184 students
International Students 70.7% 41 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark 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 - 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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