Rutgers University - Newark Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2115 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2022 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #3 of 3 | In Newark |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 7,989
- Graduates
- 3,326
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.newark.rutgers.edu
Rutgers University - Newark Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rutgers University - Newark has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 70% | 73% |
| Applicants | 36,793 | 17,277 | 19,508 |
| Admissions | 26,254 | 12,084 | 14,163 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,846 | 923 | 923 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 6 | 5 |
2,905 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,183 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3251 (29%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2773 (25%) |
| Asian | 2053 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 1763 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 844 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 357 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 250 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $17,405
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,222 | $20,616 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,222 | $20,616 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,734 | $35,064 |
| Fee in-district | $3,028 | $2,605 |
| Fee in-state | $3,028 | $2,605 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,028 | $2,605 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,032 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,074 |
| Room charge | $10,123 |
| Meal charge | $5,951 |
Rutgers University - Newark majors
Rutgers University - Newark has granted 1,606 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 947 master's across 24 programs, and 376 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 75 | 245 | 28 |
| Law | 296 | ||
| Accounting | 116 | 107 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 156 | 35 | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 187 | 5 | 4 |
| Psychology, General | 167 | 3 | 4 |
| Finance, General | 167 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 110 | 57 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 132 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 89 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 86 | ||
| Social Work | 82 | ||
| Public Administration | 73 | 6 | |
| Management Science | 1 | 74 | |
| Information Technology | 69 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 55 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 50 | ||
| Business Statistics | 48 | ||
| Neuroscience | 43 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 29 | 4 | |
| History, General | 14 | 16 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 26 | ||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 25 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | 7 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | 7 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | ||
| Journalism | 9 | ||
| Nursing Science | 9 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Legal Studies | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, Other | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,606 | 947 | 376 |
Rutgers University - Newark has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 59% | 68% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Ramy Youssef
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwritertelevision directorfilm director
- Biography
-
Ramy Youssef is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is known for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series Ramy (2019–2022), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Peabody Award in 2020. He was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Brian O'Hara
- Occupations
- chief of policepolice officer
- Biography
-
Brian O'Hara is an American law enforcement administrator who has been serving as the 54th chief of the Minneapolis Police Department since November 2022. Previously in Newark, New Jersey, he served as deputy mayor of Newark from July to October 2022, as director of the Newark Department of Public Safety from February 2021 to June 2022, and sworn in as a Newark police officer in 2001.
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Bernard J. Dwyer
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bernard James Dwyer was an American politician who served as a United States representative from New Jersey from 1981 to 1993.
General info
| Alternative names | Rutgers Newark Rutgers University RU-Newark Rutgers University-Newark |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,753 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall Newark, New Jersey, 07102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 9733531766 |