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Rutgers University-Newark Trade Programs

Rutgers University-Newark is a public institution located in Newark, NJ. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Rutgers University-Newark?

Contact information for Rutgers University-Newark are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone:	9733531766
Website:	www.newark.rutgers.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.rutgers.edu/
Financial Aid:	scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/office-of-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Rutgers University-Newark?

You can apply to Rutgers University-Newark online at: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/apply

Rutgers University-Newark is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rutgers University-Newark

This is what Rutgers University-Newark requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark has an acceptance rate of 71%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Rutgers University-Newark can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,277	12,084	70%
Women	19,508	14,163	73%

Can I Afford Rutgers University-Newark?

The average net price after aid at Rutgers University-Newark is $19,407. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,222
In-State Fees	$3,028
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,734
Out-of-State Fees	$3,028
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,250
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,762

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Rutgers University-Newark receive some form of financial aid (1,403 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Rutgers University-Newark receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,780 per student.

59% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,823.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Rutgers University-Newark undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,695 per year.

Rutgers University-Newark Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,056 students enrolled at Rutgers University-Newark, all undergraduate. Rutgers University-Newark is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,187 undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rutgers University-Newark undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,358
Black or African American	1,279
Hispanic	2,508
White	1,458
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	172
Non-Resident	179

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	1,708
New York	28
Florida	7
Texas	6
Pennsylvania	5

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,207 undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark took at least one online class — of those, 150 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rutgers University-Newark has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.