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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
About 58 in 100 applicants get into Rutgers University-New Brunswick — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, where graduates median $126,906 four years out. Faculty pay averages $175,116 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 37,751 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 93% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1270 and 1480 — above the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rutgers University-New Brunswick's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1270–1480 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Rutgers University-New Brunswick's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 630 | 680 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 700 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rutgers University-New Brunswick received 43,347 applications and admitted 28,326 (65.3%), with 7,681 enrolling.
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick compares
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.1% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,929 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $74,479 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rutgers University-New Brunswick student earns $74,479 — 26% above the New Jersey median of $58,902 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Rutgers University-New Brunswick prices by residency: $17,929 in-state versus $37,441 out-of-state — a $19,512 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
37,751 undergraduates make Rutgers University-New Brunswick a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
83.6% of Rutgers University-New Brunswick students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $17,929 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $126,906 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $125,303 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $108,296 |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,729 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $100,695 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,155 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $98,046 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $94,598 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,561 |
| Industrial Engineering | $94,382 |
| Engineering Science | $91,309 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $89,850 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,098 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,087 |
| Information Science/Studies | $87,757 |
| Biotechnology | $87,600 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,557 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $87,399 |
| Economics | $86,120 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $84,376 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,606 |
| Genetics | $83,484 |
| Mathematics | $81,845 |
| Food Science and Technology | $80,979 |
| Statistics | $80,721 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $80,700 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $79,510 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,850 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $74,865 |
| Marketing | $74,813 |
| Public Health | $74,633 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $74,122 |
| Chemistry | $73,245 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $71,844 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $70,106 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $70,021 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,709 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $68,786 |
| Biology, General | $68,306 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $68,108 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,805 |
| Physics | $67,544 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $67,099 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $66,519 |
| Landscape Architecture | $65,863 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $64,441 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,765 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $63,679 |
| Journalism | $62,670 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $61,901 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,817 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $60,883 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,921 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $59,913 |
| Education, General | $59,775 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $59,261 |
| Philosophy | $58,891 |
| Area Studies | $58,245 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,313 |
| Geography and Cartography | $56,979 |
| Social Work | $56,797 |
| Psychology, General | $56,479 |
| Anthropology | $56,468 |
| Music | $56,008 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $55,337 |
| Sociology | $55,197 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $55,164 |
| History | $54,657 |
| Animal Sciences | $54,509 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $52,450 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $52,242 |
| Dance | $51,736 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $51,581 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $47,553 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $47,306 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,712 |
Median earnings for these 76 Rutgers University-New Brunswick programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $74,479 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Rutgers University-New Brunswick programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1270–1480 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
65.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 28,326 admitted from 43,347 applicants.
How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
In-state tuition is $17,929; out-of-state students pay $37,441. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $74,479 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Stevens Institute of Technology — 47.6% admitted
- Talmudical Academy-New Jersey — 43.5% admitted
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- Yeshiva Toras Chaim — 44.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.