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Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, NJ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate74%

Rutgers Newark Student Life

Rutgers University - Newark Student Activities

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The Rutgers University - Newark community comes together each year for Homecoming and Rutgers Day.

Does Rutgers University - Newark Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Rutgers University - Newark.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 14%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Rutgers University - Newark offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Rutgers University - Newark students live off campus. In 2023, 14% of undergrads at Rutgers University - Newark lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 86% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Rutgers University - Newark. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Rutgers University - Newark offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Rutgers University - Newark Athletics

At Rutgers University - Newark there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Rutgers University - Newark:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Volleyball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is Rutgers University - Newark Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Rutgers University - Newark is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Rutgers Newark campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Rutgers Newark offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Rutgers University - Newark

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Rutgers University - Newark, take Route 1, Route 280, New Jersey Turnpike to Newark, NJ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Newark Liberty International airport.

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Rutgers Newark Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

35%

21%

20%

18%

2%

2%

2%

0.15%

0.10%

Undergraduate Students

7,513

Graduate Students

3,504

Non-Resident / International Students

155

Rutgers Newark Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,586

Out-of-State

$35,348

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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