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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ·Public·~58% acceptance

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public university based in New Brunswick, NJ. It admits about 58% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $24,406 per year. About 84% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $74,479 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$24,406/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $36,993
Aid cuts ~$12,587/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Dec 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.6–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1500
ACT (middle 50%)28–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
84%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$61,263
median earnings, 6yr
$74,479
median earnings, 10yr
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick reads an application

What Rutgers University-New Brunswick values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresInterviewTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Rutgers University-New Brunswick requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Rutgers University-New Brunswick requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the average net price after aid is about $24,406 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $36,993 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1500 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT.
What are Rutgers University-New Brunswick's application deadlines?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Rutgers University-New Brunswick value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Rutgers University-New Brunswick rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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