About Rutgers University-Newark

Founded in 1908, Rutgers University-Newark. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,170 full time undergraduate students, and 4,151 full time graduate students.

The Rutgers University-Newark Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 531 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee70
SAT Range910-1100
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,24% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 53% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rutgers University-Newark.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
28%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
26%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
64%
“They keep regular office hours”
21%
“They”re always available”
9%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
11%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
28%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
26%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
64%
“They keep regular office hours”
21%
“They”re always available”
9%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
11%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    87 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    72 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    102 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    109 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    109 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    109 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    109 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    109 Students rated academics 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rutgers University-Newark REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rutgers University-Newark?

56 Students rated Rutgers University-Newark

Stephanie - 01/05/2022

Rutgers Newark is a great school for people who don't like big campus. There are always school events happening everyday and its a great way to meet new people. Rutgers is very diverse and welcoming. Yes, Rutgers Newark is located in a semi dangerous place but when you go there it doesn't feel like it. You also have NJIT right next door so its like going to two schools for the price of one.

Christie - 06/25/2020

I am fascinated with the Rutgers community. I adore the classes and the many opportunities that are given in order to strive. Can't forget the people too. I can never get enough of Rutgers University. I know that being a member of this community will help shape me into a better version of myself, and will grant me opportunities to achieve my goals in education and in life.

Susan - 04/30/2020

I think it is a great school. It is diverse and you get to meet new people every day. People are welcoming and learning is fun with the right professors. On-campus housing is fun and a great experience if given the chance definitely take it. The activities hosted by the school are always fun and interactive. Students seem to always be engaged in and out of classrooms with the school community.

Diane - 04/19/2020

My opinion is that Rutgers will provide me with many opportunities to work in many Hospitals in New Jersey. The price is affordable and the education is great. It is close and convenient to my home.

Rutgers University-Newark FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rutgers University-Newark is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Please chose a major that you can easily utilize in the workforce-teacher,nurse, engineer. Please have fun but look long term ttowards the future. College lasts four years but the decisions you make have lifelong affects.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Rutgers at Newark is a consolation prize, that students ironically buy, for those not intelligent enough to pursue their goals and dreams alone.

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Rutgers Newark has been called the most diverse campus for the last thirteen years, so I think someone who is not open to differences among students should not attend this school. The university has a lot to offer in many different fields, but if your not willing to take your initiative to take advantage of them you might want to attend a smaller more focussed school.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Rutgers-Newark is best known for the campus diversity. About three in every four people here come from a different ethnical background. Meeting people from different backgrounds has given me an edge because I feel I have received insight that I would not have been able to gain elsewhere. My school produces students that are well-equipped for global competition due to the diversity of people and therefore diversity of thought that is found on campus.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A student that wants to meet new people of different backrounds. A student that prefers a smaller school over a larger one in respects to both student body size and campus size. A student that lives close to the school, because dorming here is too expensive. If they had the opportunity to dorm they should have went to Rutgers - New Brunswick. A student that likes nice teachers that actually want to help the students learn instead of the trickery that goes on in other schools. A student where everyone on campus is friendly and eager to help a fellow student.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Rutgers is known nationally.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    I feel that my school is extremely diverse and it is a reflection of the United States today which is people from different countries all coming together.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are all intelligent individuals that are friendly and helpful. They are also very diverse.

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my campus is the lack of involvement in programs put on by student organizations due to the fact that so many students are commuters.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known we were going to do so much case studies and group projects. After all, that is what college is all about; however, due to the fact that I was attending a small community college with little group projects and no case study to do, I was under the impression that college can be a walk over until I came to Rutgers University. It is more challenging and I wish I had known that, because I could have been more prepared so I can meet all my expectations with ease.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Many students are either part time or full time while working jobs, and these students are not always fully prepared for class, making class move slowly.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The diversity of students.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The school has most diverse pool of students. I would like to change some of the professors.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Well this is a little bit difficult to say... I think the biggest one is that we are not smart. Yes, we are not main campus Rutgers, but not everyone WANTS to go to main campus. Me, for one, got accepted to main campus, but did not want to go there. Rutgers Newark has a world full of resources for Criminal Justice than New Brunswick does, and I didn't want to see a million people that went to my high school, just about every day in college. There are a lot of smart people on campus, so no, the stereotype is not true that people on Newark campus are not as intelligent.

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  16. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    There are two libraries on campus. The best one to get work done is in the Law Library. Even though you are technically supposed to be a law student, just as long as you are not talking and are not obnoxious, no one will say anything to you. The Dana Library is also a pretty nice place to get work done. In the quiet room, there are nice comfortable chairs to sit in and there are even booth-like tables to spread your work out on. I've spent many hours in that library typing up last minute papers and studying for numerous exams!

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  17. What are your classes like?

    I love my classes. My first two years I got most of my required gen-ed classes out of the way. My third year I took a lot of classes in my major, which was so much fun. I made friends since most of the people in my classes were in more than just one. The majority of the professors are super friendly and are willing to spend time with you if you need help. They have what are called office hours. During that time, you can drop by their office and they will spend time with you answering your questions. This is a nice time to get to know the professors since some of the classes are in lecture halls and there are a lot of students in them.

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  18. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are several fraternities and sororities on campus that are pretty popular. I do not personally belong to any of them, but I always see fliers around campus or people wearing their Greek labeled sweatshirts. I do however, belong to quite a few honor societies. These honor societies are pretty active and stay involved. As for the dorm life, I am not really sure since I am a commuter. I heard that there are a lot of activities and such on campus for those who dorm, but I'm not sure.

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  19. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics are pretty good at Rutgers Newark. If you want to learn, you will. Most professors are very friendly and easy to approach. Since I am, what most would consider, a nerd, I sit up front in most of my classes and participate a lot. This allows the teacher to have interactions with me and get to learn my name. If you are a student that is not very interactive with lectures, the teacher will most likely not know your name since most classes are a little on the large size. Even though classes are large, there are always opportunities to participate and be active in classroom discussions.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

8,170

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,151

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

85

Student Organizations

9

Fraternities

9

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

11%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
% Black or African-American
18%
% Hispanic/Latino
27%
% White or Caucasian
23%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

80% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark receive some sort of financial aid. 53% were awarded federal grants. While 45% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,480

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,350

Books and Supplies

$13,059

Room and Board

43,889

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,796
$30 - $48K
$9,571
$48 - $75K
$14,199
$75 - $110K
$19,370
$110K & UP
$21,952

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