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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ·Public·~71% acceptance

Rutgers University-Newark is a public university in Newark, NJ. Admissions are accessible, with about 71% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $19,703 per year after financial aid. About 66% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $74,479 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,703/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $35,654
Aid cuts ~$15,951/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 range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1030–1270
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
66%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$61,263
median earnings, 6yr
$74,479
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Newark admits about 71% of applicants.
How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
At Rutgers University-Newark, the average net price after aid is about $19,703 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $35,654 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-Newark?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1030–1270 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT.
What are Rutgers University-Newark's application deadlines?
Rutgers University-Newark's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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