Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public 4-year college in New Brunswick, New Jersey with 37,751 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, costs an average of $24,897 a year after grants and graduates 84% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick acceptance rate and admissions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 650 to 730, math 660 to 770). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $18,824 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $39,649 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,720 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $36,096 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $24,897 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $24,897 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,199 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Rutgers University-New Brunswick's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $80,490 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,974 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick majors and what graduates earn
Rutgers University-New Brunswick awarded bachelor's degrees in 87 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business analytics and operations research ($126,906).
All 87 majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business analytics and operations research | 307 | $85,884 | $126,906 | $16,698 |
| Computer and information sciences | 746 | $83,698 | $125,303 | $18,500 |
| Electrical engineering | 253 | $85,595 | $108,296 | $19,500 |
| Chemical engineering | 62 | $80,594 | $100,729 | $20,500 |
| Finance | 490 | $75,103 | $100,695 | $17,750 |
| Nursing | 297 | $92,735 | $99,155 | $23,961 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 9 | $78,312 | $98,046 | n/a |
| Aerospace engineering | 65 | $79,605 | $94,598 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical engineering | 173 | $75,737 | $94,561 | $22,151 |
| Industrial engineering | 40 | $86,353 | $94,382 | $17,500 |
| Engineering Science | 45 | $74,336 | $91,309 | $19,500 |
| Biomedical engineering | 93 | $68,541 | $89,850 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | 108 | $74,201 | $89,087 | $17,749 |
| Information science | 385 | $61,294 | $87,757 | $19,000 |
| Biotechnology | 34 | $59,745 | $87,600 | $16,750 |
| Civil engineering | 68 | $73,729 | $87,557 | $19,899 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 27 | $72,906 | $87,399 | $15,750 |
| Economics | 216 | $64,027 | $86,120 | $18,968 |
| Medical lab science | 43 | $80,862 | $84,376 | $9,348 |
| Business administration | 317 | $65,350 | $83,606 | $16,625 |
| Genetics | 34 | $37,361 | $83,484 | $18,883 |
| Mathematics | 95 | $67,622 | $81,845 | $19,250 |
| Food Science and Technology | 14 | $58,376 | $80,979 | $18,673 |
| Statistics | 58 | $80,257 | $80,721 | $22,375 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 34 | $61,946 | $80,700 | $21,000 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 65 | $50,965 | $79,510 | $20,500 |
| Human resources | 357 | $55,327 | $75,850 | $18,498 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 14 | $45,323 | $74,865 | n/a |
| Marketing | 198 | $55,336 | $74,813 | $17,471 |
| Public health | 351 | $48,812 | $74,633 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | 37 | $59,390 | $73,245 | $19,750 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 301 | $34,272 | $71,844 | $19,500 |
| Geology and earth sciences | 16 | n/a | $70,106 | n/a |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 153 | $31,752 | $70,021 | $19,500 |
| Communication | 288 | $48,949 | $69,709 | $18,110 |
| City and regional planning | 17 | n/a | $68,786 | $12,750 |
| Biology | 421 | $30,854 | $68,306 | $18,684 |
| Health professions, general | 11 | $42,344 | $68,108 | $21,485 |
| Environmental science | 56 | $47,993 | $67,805 | $15,000 |
| Physics | 38 | $50,763 | $67,544 | $22,000 |
| Romance languages | 11 | $42,933 | $66,519 | $17,500 |
| Landscape Architecture | 14 | n/a | $65,863 | $25,250 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 30 | $34,901 | $64,441 | $21,000 |
| Political science | 202 | $44,063 | $63,765 | $18,500 |
| Film and photography | 35 | $29,996 | $63,679 | $20,375 |
| Journalism | 103 | $41,980 | $62,670 | $19,000 |
| Criminal justice | 172 | $43,766 | $61,817 | $17,750 |
| Linguistics | 44 | $24,946 | $60,883 | $19,750 |
| Health administration | 23 | $48,552 | $59,921 | $20,000 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 | n/a | $59,261 | $23,500 |
| Philosophy | 23 | $41,324 | $58,891 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies | 11 | n/a | $58,245 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 16 | $42,523 | $57,313 | $20,383 |
| Geography | 7 | $32,579 | $56,979 | n/a |
| Social work | 86 | $46,514 | $56,797 | $17,475 |
| Psychology | 570 | $37,298 | $56,479 | $19,500 |
| Anthropology | 23 | $36,787 | $56,468 | $23,536 |
| Music | 35 | $40,187 | $56,008 | $21,750 |
| English | 106 | $35,719 | $55,337 | $19,376 |
| Sociology | 47 | $39,702 | $55,197 | $17,750 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 11 | $45,191 | $55,164 | $20,484 |
| History | 78 | $39,420 | $54,657 | $19,500 |
| Animal science | 76 | $39,300 | $54,509 | $20,034 |
| Fine and studio arts | 47 | $31,141 | $52,450 | $18,619 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 45 | $44,576 | $52,242 | $17,625 |
| Dance | 34 | $27,416 | $51,736 | $23,749 |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | 13 | $42,236 | $47,553 | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | 16 | n/a | $47,306 | n/a |
| Theater | 36 | $35,675 | $42,712 | $22,875 |
| Cognitive Science | 40 | $44,592 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Plant and soil science | 23 | n/a | n/a | $18,500 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 17 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 |
| Agriculture, General | 15 | $41,464 | n/a | n/a |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 15 | n/a | n/a | $19,500 |
| Astronomy | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Design | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data science | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
156 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 156 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 21 | $50,989 | $50,738 | $9,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 37,751 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $18,824 for in-state students and $39,649 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $24,897 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 650 to 730 in reading and writing and 660 to 770 in math, and 28 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Rutgers University-New Brunswick reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $80,490 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.