Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
3 Campuses
Main Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity62
Retention85
Graduation69
Earnings61
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
94%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
3%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Rutgers University-New Brunswick
60%
Admission Rate
665
Median SAT Math
635
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–730
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rutgers University-New Brunswick
$15K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rutgers University-New Brunswick
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$226
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
93%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 82% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 73% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 73% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 79% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rutgers University-New Brunswick
93%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
35,656
Undergraduates
73%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
14,215
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
0 miles, NW
DeVry University-New Jersey
2 miles, S
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
2 miles, S
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
3 miles, E