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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark,
NJ
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate74%
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About Rutgers Newark
Rutgers University - Newark is a public, state university in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Rutgers Newark was founded in 1908. The college currently enrolls around 11,017 students per year, including 7,513 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Rutgers University - Newark
It is moderately difficult to get into Rutgers Newark. The acceptance rate at Rutgers Newark is 74%. In 2022, 14,935 students applied to Rutgers Newark and 11,043 were admitted.
| Rutgers University - Newark Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Rutgers University - Newark is located in the city of Newark, New Jersey, near New York City.
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College Info
Rutgers Newark Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Feb 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rutgers Newark is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rutgers Newark is Feb 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Rutgers University - Newark is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Rutgers Newark SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
530 - 650
Reading SAT Range
530 - 640
Rutgers Newark Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$32,996
In State$51,758
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,674
$32,436
Fees
$2,912
$2,912
Housing
$15,060
$15,060
Books
$1,350
$1,350
Student Life
Wondering what life at Rutgers Newark is like? There are approximately 11,017 students enrolled at Rutgers Newark, including 7,513 undergraduate students and 3,504 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from NJ and 4% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,017
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
74%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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