New Brunswick,
NJ
About Rutgers
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a public, state college in the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Rutgers was founded in 1766. The college enrolls around 50,804 students a year, including 36,152 undergraduate students.
Rutgers Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Rutgers. Rutgers admitted 68% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 43,161 students applied to Rutgers and 29,419 were admitted.
| Rutgers University - New Brunswick Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 45% |
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College Info
Rutgers Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rutgers is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Rutgers ACT Scores
ACT Range
27 - 33
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
33 and Above
27 to 33
27 and Less
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Rutgers SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
630 - 760
Reading SAT Range
610 - 710
Rutgers Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$31,522
In State$49,222
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Rutgers is like? There are approximately 50,804 students enrolled at Rutgers, including 36,152 undergraduate students and 14,652 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from NJ and 6% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
50,804
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
68%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$16,263
Out-of-State
$33,963
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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