Rutgers
Rutgers University
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Overview of Rutgers University (Rutgers)
About this school
- newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
13,936
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:35,641
- Men:17,728 Men (49.7%)
- Women:17,913 Women (50.3%)
Location
Admission Information (Rutgers)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 65 Davidson Road|Room 202 |
City, State, Zip | Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097 |
Phone | (732) 932-4636 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | $70 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | January 31 |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 58% of 38,384 applicants were admitted |
Women | 58% of 20,508 applicants were admitted |
Men | 58% of 17,876 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,189 (32%) of 22,186 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,571 (30%) of 11,821 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,618 (35%) of 10,365 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 660 average |600-720 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 36% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 41% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 21% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 21% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 50% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 26% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Rutgers)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $14,638|Out-of-state: $30,579 (45.13%)
- Room & Board: - $12,452 (38.39%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,350 (4.16%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,993 (12.31%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002629 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,323 (66.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,413 (78.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,413 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 211 (6.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 52% |
Average Award | $15,044 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,233 (65.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,943 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,851 (83.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,711 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 995 (29.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 371 (5.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,601 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 21,143 (62.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 18,102 (85.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 18,102 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 717 (4.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 48% |
Average Award | $13,747 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 12,756 (70.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,124 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 14,930 (82.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,963 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3,149 (17.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 758 (2.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,461 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 59% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $32,601 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,952 |
Academics & Instruction (Rutgers)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
2,092
Part-Time Faculty
2,433
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
46%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 13% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 9% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 24% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
77.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
80.0%
Programs & Majors (Rutgers)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (134)
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture, General
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Sciences, General
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Anthropology
- Architectural Engineering
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dance, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Drawing
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
- Evolutionary Biology
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Meteorology
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sculpture
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, nursing, social work, medicine with Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (134)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Statistics
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Clinical Psychology
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Historic Preservation
- Horticulture
- Human Resources Management
- Immunology
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Information Studies
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Affairs
- Italian
- Jewish Studies
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Marine Biology
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Microbiology
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Molecular Physiology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Biology
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Plant Pathology
- Political Science
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Quality Management
- Reading Education
- Religion
- Reproductive Biology
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Theater
- Theoretical Physics
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Translational Biology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Virology
- Water Resources
- Women's Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (Rutgers)
Location & Geography
Population
55,831
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
2,685 acres
Weather
Temperature | 23.4 average low in January, 77.6 average high in September |
Rain | 122 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | New Brunswick |
Nearest Train Station | New Brunswick |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing
Students of College Housing
43% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
57%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, baseball, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
33,677
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
35,641
Women
17,913
Men
17,728
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 29.3% Asian
- 7.9% Black/African-American
- 14.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 42.6% White
- 1.8% Unknown
International Students
8.8% from 92 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
13,936
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