Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

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Acceptance Rate

65%

Enrollment

36,357

Graduation Rate

85%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$74,479

Retention Rate

93%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1270–1480

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)28–33

136

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Scale

SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,239

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,001

Avg Net Price

$23,519

Room & Board

$14,715

Total COA

$35,232

Median Debt

$21,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$15,885

$30,001–48,000

$15,532

$48,001–75,000

$17,578

$75,001–110,000

$24,020

$110,001+

$33,460

Pell Grant Rate: 27%

Federal Loan Rate: 37%

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Sticker Price$50,716

Estimated Net Price$23,519 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$74,479

Retention Rate

93%

Median Debt

$21,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

20.4%

Computer Science

11.5%

Engineering

11.0%

Health Professions

9.9%

Biology

9.0%

Social Sciences

6.8%

Psychology

6.7%

Communication

4.6%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

3.7%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Computer and Information Sciences, General	572	$114,399
Human Resources Management and Services	544	$67,413
Psychology, General	521	$49,641
Biology, General	436	$56,996
Information Science/Studies	409	$81,920
Public Health	386	$60,468
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	384	$59,290
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	356	$86,247
Finance and Financial Management Services	354	$86,111
Economics	342	$78,565
Communication and Media Studies	338	$60,479
Business Administration, Management and Operations	277	$77,221
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	265	$119,602
Political Science and Government	204	$53,569
Mechanical Engineering	203	$84,202

Demographics

Men 50%Women 50%

White

31.4%

Black

6.8%

Hispanic

15.6%

Asian

33.4%

Two or More

3.6%

International

6.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01

EA2025-11-01

RD2026-01-01

1 required essay

Required500 words

To be a Rutgers University–New Brunswick Honors Scholar is to explore, learn, and engage at the highest level. If this describes you, we invite you to examine our website and then apply here by telling us: How have you challenged yourself to embrace new experiences and continue learning about yourself and the world? Also, how will your experiences enhance the Rutgers University–New Brunswick Honors community? Aim for about 500 words.