Acceptance rate
71.4%
Rutgers University-Newark
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Rutgers University-Newark is a public university in New Jersey with 11,017 students and a 71.4% acceptance rate. In-state tuition is $35,585 annually. The school is strongest in Business & Marketing, which accounts for 41% of degrees awarded. Graduates earn a median of $74,479 ten years after enrollment, with a typical federal debt of $21,500 at graduation.
Enrollment
11,017
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
64%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$16,420
family income
$30–48k
$16,338
family income
$48–75k
$17,806
family income
$75–110k
$22,867
family income
$110k+
$33,018
family income
59% receive Pell grants
32% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Rutgers University-Newark graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
40.9%
Biology
14.3%
Psychology
10.4%
Criminal Justice
9.7%
Public Administration
6.7%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$74,479
Earnings (6 yr)
$61,263
Completion
64%
Retention
84%
Median debt
$21,500
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark has an acceptance rate of 71.4%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does Rutgers University-Newark actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,420 per year, rising to $33,018 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Rutgers University-Newark?
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