Rutgers University - Newark Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2122 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2029 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #3 of 3 | In Newark |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 7,511
- Graduates
- 3,506
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 70% | 77% |
| Applicants | 14,935 | 6,755 | 8,180 |
| Admissions | 11,043 | 4,734 | 6,309 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,232 | 583 | 649 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
2,569 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
946 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 | 3020 (27%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2772 (25%) |
| Asian | 1885 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 1821 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 870 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 363 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 265 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
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
- $13,168
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,900 | $18,696 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,900 | $18,696 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,600 | $31,800 |
| Fee in-district | $2,748 | $2,364 |
| Fee in-state | $2,748 | $2,364 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,748 | $2,364 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,453 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,343 |
| Room charge | $9,095 |
| Meal charge | $5,248 |
Rutgers University - Newark majors
Rutgers University - Newark has granted 2,348 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 1,070 master's across 27 programs, and 294 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | 356 | 25 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 304 | 45 | |
| Finance, General | 347 | ||
| Accounting | 157 | 135 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 249 | 4 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 228 | 3 | 3 |
| Law | 225 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 175 | 37 | |
| Public Administration | 128 | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 117 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 117 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 88 | ||
| Social Work | 88 | ||
| Business Statistics | 69 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 58 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 47 | 10 | |
| Information Technology | 52 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 50 | ||
| Management Science | 48 | ||
| Neuroscience | 38 | 1 | 1 |
| History, General | 17 | 22 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 37 | ||
| Journalism | 30 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 26 | ||
| Economics, General | 16 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 2 | |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | 7 | |
| Creative Writing | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Nursing Science | 5 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, Other | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,348 | 1,070 | 294 |
Rutgers University - Newark has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 63% | 69% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Brian O'Hara
- Occupations
- police officerchief of police
- Biography
-
Brian O’Hara is an American law enforcement official who is serving as the 54th Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. He was the first police chief appointed to lead the Minneapolis Police Department after the murder of George Floyd.
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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.
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Neil Greenberg
- Years
- 1941-.. (age 83)
- Enrolled in Rutgers University - Newark
- 1961-1973 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- psychiatristethologistuniversity teacherresearcherzoologist
- Biography
-
Neil Greenberg is an academic psychiatrist, who is a specialist in the understanding and management of psychological trauma, occupational mental ill-health and post traumatic stress disorder. Greenberg works with King's College London and served as the President of the UK Psychological Trauma Society from 2014 to 2017. He also runs the psychological health consultancy March on Stress. During the 2020 COVID pandemic, Greenberg was part of the NHS England and Improvement Wellbeing Team and contributed to the national response to protect the mental health of NHS workers.
General info
| Alternative names | Rutgers Newark Rutgers University RU-Newark Rutgers University-Newark |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,698 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall Newark, New Jersey, 07102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 9733531766 |