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Rutgers University-Newark reports 7,709 undergraduates in Newark, NJ. Its federal reporting group is labeled Rutgers University.

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Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, New Jersey · Federal institution ID (UNITID): 186399.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Rutgers University).

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Compare Newark, NJ with New Brunswick, NJ. Other profile: Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ (UNITID: 186380).

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What could it cost?

Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.

Net price by family income

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Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.

IPEDS Income brackets, 2022–23
family-income band
$14,840
family income
under $30k
$16,252
$30–48k
$17,388
$48–75k
$25,608
$75–110k
$32,589
over $110k

Average net price

$19,7032023–24Skip to data table

Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.

$12k$14k$16k$18k$20k200820232008: $14,4412009: $13,6482010: $13,7662011: $12,3832012: $12,7622013: $12,4972014: $13,7052015: $12,3602016: $13,2052017: $12,8882018: $14,1092019: $15,9962020: $12,8072021: $17,5082022: $19,4072023: $19,703$19,703
$13k$15k$18k$20k200820232008: $14,4412009: $13,6482010: $13,7662011: $12,3832012: $12,7622013: $12,4972014: $13,7052015: $12,3602016: $13,2052017: $12,8882018: $14,1092019: $15,9962020: $12,8072021: $17,5082022: $19,4072023: $19,703$19,703

Average net price at Rutgers University-Newark rose from $14,441 (2008) to $19,703 (2023).

Average net price — data
YearNet price
2008$14,441
2009$13,648
2010$13,766
2011$12,383
2012$12,762
2013$12,497
2014$13,705
2015$12,360
2016$13,205
2017$12,888
2018$14,109
2019$15,996
2020$12,807
2021$17,508
2022$19,407
2023$19,703
IPEDS 16 federal reports, 2008–2023

Total cost of attendance

$35,6542024–25Skip to data table

Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.

$20k$25k$30k$35k200920242009: $21,1052010: $20,5152011: $22,4242012: $21,5082013: $22,0462014: $22,9542015: $24,2332016: $23,2992017: $24,7192018: $25,0832019: $26,3102020: $27,9602021: $25,8082022: $28,5222023: $33,7492024: $35,654$35,654
$20k$25k$30k$35k200920242009: $21,1052010: $20,5152011: $22,4242012: $21,5082013: $22,0462014: $22,9542015: $24,2332016: $23,2992017: $24,7192018: $25,0832019: $26,3102020: $27,9602021: $25,8082022: $28,5222023: $33,7492024: $35,654$35,654

Total cost at Rutgers University-Newark rose from $21,105 (2009) to $35,654 (2024).

Total cost of attendance — data
YearCost
2009$21,105
2010$20,515
2011$22,424
2012$21,508
2013$22,046
2014$22,954
2015$24,233
2016$23,299
2017$24,719
2018$25,083
2019$26,310
2020$27,960
2021$25,808
2022$28,522
2023$33,749
2024$35,654
IPEDS Academic-year cost 2009–2024

Tuition (in-state vs out-of-state)

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Published tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.

In-stateOut-of-state
$10k$20k$30k200020232000: $6,0752001: $6,3942002: $7,0072003: $7,5922004: $8,2092005: $8,8122006: $9,5342007: $10,2672008: $11,0832013: $12,9982014: $13,2972015: $13,5972016: $13,8292017: $14,0852018: $14,4092019: $14,8262020: $14,5022021: $15,2082022: $15,6482023: $16,586$16,586 in2000: $11,2532001: $11,8322002: $12,9832003: $14,1062004: $15,2442005: $16,4102006: $18,0392007: $19,4352008: $21,0312013: $27,0222014: $28,0752015: $28,9872016: $29,4802017: $30,0262018: $30,7172019: $31,6082020: $31,2842021: $32,4092022: $33,3482023: $35,348$35,348 out
$10k$20k$30k200020232000: $6,0752001: $6,3942002: $7,0072003: $7,5922004: $8,2092005: $8,8122006: $9,5342007: $10,2672008: $11,0832013: $12,9982014: $13,2972015: $13,5972016: $13,8292017: $14,0852018: $14,4092019: $14,8262020: $14,5022021: $15,2082022: $15,6482023: $16,586$16,586 in2000: $11,2532001: $11,8322002: $12,9832003: $14,1062004: $15,2442005: $16,4102006: $18,0392007: $19,4352008: $21,0312013: $27,0222014: $28,0752015: $28,9872016: $29,4802017: $30,0262018: $30,7172019: $31,6082020: $31,2842021: $32,4092022: $33,3482023: $35,348$35,348 out

Tuition — data
YearIn-stateOut-of-state
2000$6,075$11,253
2001$6,394$11,832
2002$7,007$12,983
2003$7,592$14,106
2004$8,209$15,244
2005$8,812$16,410
2006$9,534$18,039
2007$10,267$19,435
2008$11,083$21,031
2013$12,998$27,022
2014$13,297$28,075
2015$13,597$28,987
2016$13,829$29,480
2017$14,085$30,026
2018$14,409$30,717
2019$14,826$31,608
2020$14,502$31,284
2021$15,208$32,409
2022$15,648$33,348
2023$16,586$35,348
IPEDS Published price 2000–01 to 2023–24 (not adjusted for inflation)
Cost, size & completion summary

Cost, size & completion

Rutgers University-Newark reports tuition of $17,250 for in-state students and $36,762 for out-of-state students. Check Rutgers University-Newark’s residency rules, attendance budget and aid offer. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.

At 7,709 undergrads, Rutgers University-Newark is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.

63.7% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Rutgers University-Newark within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.

Do students finish — and what comes after?

Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.

Six-year graduation rate

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63.7%entered Fall 2018Skip to data table

The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.

50%55%60%65%70%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 50.5%entered 1992: 51.3%entered 1993: 51.5%entered 1994: 54.5%entered 1995: 51.4%entered 1996: 49%entered 1997: 51%entered 1998: 54.5%entered 1999: 57.8%entered 2000: 57.2%entered 2001: 57%entered 2002: 58.8%entered 2003: 65.1%entered 2004: 62.8%entered 2005: 67.9%entered 2006: 60.8%entered 2007: 67.5%entered 2008: 65.9%entered 2009: 67.9%entered 2010: 66.2%entered 2011: 67.9%entered 2012: 64.3%entered 2013: 69%entered 2014: 65.1%entered 2015: 64.9%entered 2016: 66.2%entered 2017: 67.6%entered 2018: 63.7%63.7%
50%60%70%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 50.5%entered 1992: 51.3%entered 1993: 51.5%entered 1994: 54.5%entered 1995: 51.4%entered 1996: 49%entered 1997: 51%entered 1998: 54.5%entered 1999: 57.8%entered 2000: 57.2%entered 2001: 57%entered 2002: 58.8%entered 2003: 65.1%entered 2004: 62.8%entered 2005: 67.9%entered 2006: 60.8%entered 2007: 67.5%entered 2008: 65.9%entered 2009: 67.9%entered 2010: 66.2%entered 2011: 67.9%entered 2012: 64.3%entered 2013: 69%entered 2014: 65.1%entered 2015: 64.9%entered 2016: 66.2%entered 2017: 67.6%entered 2018: 63.7%63.7%

The six-year graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark rose from 50.5% (entered 1991) to 63.7% (entered 2018).

A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.

Six-year graduation rate — data
YearGraduated within 6 yrs
1991 cohort50.5%
1992 cohort51.3%
1993 cohort51.5%
1994 cohort54.5%
1995 cohort51.4%
1996 cohort49%
1997 cohort51%
1998 cohort54.5%
1999 cohort57.8%
2000 cohort57.2%
2001 cohort57%
2002 cohort58.8%
2003 cohort65.1%
2004 cohort62.8%
2005 cohort67.9%
2006 cohort60.8%
2007 cohort67.5%
2008 cohort65.9%
2009 cohort67.9%
2010 cohort66.2%
2011 cohort67.9%
2012 cohort64.3%
2013 cohort69%
2014 cohort65.1%
2015 cohort64.9%
2016 cohort66.2%
2017 cohort67.6%
2018 cohort63.7%
IPEDS Entering cohorts 1991–2018

Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)

Historical student groups
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Median federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.

CompletedLeft without degree
$5k$10k$15k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $12,625Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $12,787Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $13,348Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $13,544Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $13,750Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $14,277Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $14,375Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $14,312Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $15,250Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $17,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $19,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $20,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $21,069Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $21,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $22,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $22,250Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $22,032Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $21,769Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,980Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,500$21,500 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $3,313Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $3,313Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $5,478Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $5,250Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $5,267Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $5,250Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $4,876Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,820Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $7,098Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $8,250Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $10,166Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $12,463Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,250Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $10,500$10,500 left
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $12,625Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $12,787Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $13,348Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $13,544Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $13,750Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $14,277Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $14,375Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $14,312Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $15,250Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $17,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $19,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $20,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $21,069Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $21,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $22,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $22,250Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $22,032Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $21,769Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,980Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,500$21,500 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $3,313Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $3,313Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $5,478Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $5,250Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $5,267Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $5,250Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $4,876Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,820Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $7,098Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $8,250Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $10,166Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $12,463Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,250Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $10,500$10,500 left

Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.

These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Rutgers University).

Median debt at exit — data
YearCompletedLeft without degree
Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)$12,625$3,313
Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99)$12,787$3,313
Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00)$13,348$5,478
Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01)$13,544$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02)$13,625$5,250
Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03)$13,625$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04)$13,750$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)$14,277$5,267
Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)$14,500$5,250
Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07)$14,500$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08)$14,375$4,876
Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09)$14,312$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10)$15,250$5,820
Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11)$17,500$6,500
Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12)$19,500$7,098
Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13)$20,500$7,500
Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14)$21,069$8,250
Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15)$21,500$9,500
Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16)$22,000$10,166
Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17)$22,250$12,463
Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18)$22,032$11,000
Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19)$21,769$9,250
Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20)$21,980$9,500
Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)$21,500$10,500
NSLDS GRAD_DEBT_MDN / WDRAW_DEBT_MDN, merged FY periods · via College Scorecard

Earnings after entry

Historical student groups

Median annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.

Entered: academic years 2013–14 or 2014–15
$61,263
6 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2011–12 or 2012–13
$67,665
8 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2009–10 or 2010–11
$74,479
10 years after entry

Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.

Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Rutgers University).

Treasury Pooled entering cohorts · Scorecard 2020–21 historical file

What does the admissions record show?

Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.

Admissions snapshot & test policies

Rutgers University-Newark admitted 26,254 of 36,793 applicants in Fall 2024. The 71.4% rate describes that application pool.

71.4%
acceptance rate · Fall 2024 admissions cycle
rate trend$16,586 in-state tuition · 2023–247,709 undergraduates · Fall 2024
Tests not considered · Fall 2024

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Admissions

In the Fall 2024 cycle, Rutgers University-Newark received 36,793 applications and admitted 26,254 (71.4%), with 1,857 enrolling.

Rutgers University-Newark did not consider scores in the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. No score range is displayed for Rutgers University-Newark under that historical policy.

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Acceptance rate

71.4%Fall 2024Skip to data table

The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.

50%60%70%80%200120242001: 52%2002: 49.7%2003: 47.6%2004: 50.8%2005: 46.9%2006: 46.4%2007: 49.2%2008: 50.4%2009: 59.6%2010: 53.2%2011: 54%2012: 57.5%2013: 54%2014: 62.7%2015: 64.6%2016: 65.3%2017: 64.2%2018: 62.7%2019: 71.9%2020: 74.1%2021: 77.4%2022: 73.9%2023: 78.7%2024: 71.4%71.4%
50%60%70%80%200120242001: 52%2002: 49.7%2003: 47.6%2004: 50.8%2005: 46.9%2006: 46.4%2007: 49.2%2008: 50.4%2009: 59.6%2010: 53.2%2011: 54%2012: 57.5%2013: 54%2014: 62.7%2015: 64.6%2016: 65.3%2017: 64.2%2018: 62.7%2019: 71.9%2020: 74.1%2021: 77.4%2022: 73.9%2023: 78.7%2024: 71.4%71.4%

Acceptance rate — data
YearAcceptance rate
Fall 200152%
Fall 200249.7%
Fall 200347.6%
Fall 200450.8%
Fall 200546.9%
Fall 200646.4%
Fall 200749.2%
Fall 200850.4%
Fall 200959.6%
Fall 201053.2%
Fall 201154%
Fall 201257.5%
Fall 201354%
Fall 201462.7%
Fall 201564.6%
Fall 201665.3%
Fall 201764.2%
Fall 201862.7%
Fall 201971.9%
Fall 202074.1%
Fall 202177.4%
Fall 202273.9%
Fall 202378.7%
Fall 202471.4%
IPEDS Fall cycles 2001–2024

SAT range (section sums, 25th–75th)

1030–1270Fall 2021 · submittersSkip to data table

Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA90010001100120013002016 REDESIGN2001202120162001: 9602002: 9602003: 9602004: 9802005: 9902006: 9702007: 9702008: 9502009: 9602010: 9602011: 9602012: 9502013: 9602014: 9402015: 9302016: 9102017: 10102018: 10202019: 10202020: 10102021: 103010302001: 11402002: 11502003: 11802004: 11902005: 12102006: 11602007: 11602008: 11602009: 11702010: 11702011: 11702012: 11402013: 11582014: 11302015: 11302016: 11002017: 11702018: 11902019: 12002020: 11702021: 12701270
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA100012002016 REDESIGN2001202120162001: 9602002: 9602003: 9602004: 9802005: 9902006: 9702007: 9702008: 9502009: 9602010: 9602011: 9602012: 9502013: 9602014: 9402015: 9302016: 9102017: 10102018: 10202019: 10202020: 10102021: 103010302001: 11402002: 11502003: 11802004: 11902005: 12102006: 11602007: 11602008: 11602009: 11702010: 11702011: 11702012: 11402013: 11582014: 11302015: 11302016: 11002017: 11702018: 11902019: 12002020: 11702021: 12701270

SAT range (section sums) — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20019601140
Fall 20029601150
Fall 20039601180
Fall 20049801190
Fall 20059901210
Fall 20069701160
Fall 20079701160
Fall 20089501160
Fall 20099601170
Fall 20109601170
Fall 20119601170
Fall 20129501140
Fall 20139601158
Fall 20149401130
Fall 20159301130
Fall 20169101100
Fall 201710101170
Fall 201810201190
Fall 201910201200
Fall 202010101170
Fall 202110301270
IPEDS Fall 2001–2021, submitters only

ACT middle 50%

21–28Fall 2021 · submittersSkip to data table

The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025201720212017: 192018: 192019: 192020: 182021: 21212017: 232018: 242019: 252020: 232021: 2828
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025201720212017: 192018: 192019: 192020: 182021: 21212017: 232018: 242019: 252020: 232021: 2828

ACT middle 50% — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20171923
Fall 20181924
Fall 20191925
Fall 20201823
Fall 20212128
IPEDS Fall 2017–2021, submitters only

What is the campus like?

Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.

Undergraduate enrollment

7,709Fall 2024Skip to data table

Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.

6k7k8k9k200220242002: 6,2222003: 6,2762004: 6,0752005: 5,9632006: 5,9442007: 6,1152008: 6,4062009: 6,6772010: 6,8292011: 7,0222012: 7,2412013: 6,7482014: 6,8412015: 7,2082016: 7,6912017: 8,1222018: 8,7612019: 9,0372020: 8,8872021: 8,0662022: 7,1882023: 7,1872024: 7,7097,709
6k7k8k9k200220242002: 6,2222003: 6,2762004: 6,0752005: 5,9632006: 5,9442007: 6,1152008: 6,4062009: 6,6772010: 6,8292011: 7,0222012: 7,2412013: 6,7482014: 6,8412015: 7,2082016: 7,6912017: 8,1222018: 8,7612019: 9,0372020: 8,8872021: 8,0662022: 7,1882023: 7,1872024: 7,7097,709

Undergraduate enrollment at Rutgers University-Newark rose from 6,222 (Fall 2002) to 7,709 (Fall 2024).

Undergraduate enrollment — data
YearUndergraduates
Fall 20026,222
Fall 20036,276
Fall 20046,075
Fall 20055,963
Fall 20065,944
Fall 20076,115
Fall 20086,406
Fall 20096,677
Fall 20106,829
Fall 20117,022
Fall 20127,241
Fall 20136,748
Fall 20146,841
Fall 20157,208
Fall 20167,691
Fall 20178,122
Fall 20188,761
Fall 20199,037
Fall 20208,887
Fall 20218,066
Fall 20227,188
Fall 20237,187
Fall 20247,709
IPEDS Fall headcounts 2002–2024

First-year retention (full-time)

84%Fall 2023 cohortSkip to data table

The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.

75%80%85%200220232002: 86%2003: 85%2004: 83%2005: 88%2006: 83%2007: 84%2008: 81%2009: 83%2010: 78%2011: 84%2012: 74%2013: 86%2014: 87%2015: 84%2016: 84%2017: 88%2018: 83%2019: 87%2020: 86%2021: 82%2022: 84%2023: 84%84%
75%80%85%200220232002: 86%2003: 85%2004: 83%2005: 88%2006: 83%2007: 84%2008: 81%2009: 83%2010: 78%2011: 84%2012: 74%2013: 86%2014: 87%2015: 84%2016: 84%2017: 88%2018: 83%2019: 87%2020: 86%2021: 82%2022: 84%2023: 84%84%

First-year retention at Rutgers University-Newark has held near 84% from Fall 2002 to Fall 2023.

First-year retention — data
YearRetention
Fall 2002 cohort86%
Fall 2003 cohort85%
Fall 2004 cohort83%
Fall 2005 cohort88%
Fall 2006 cohort83%
Fall 2007 cohort84%
Fall 2008 cohort81%
Fall 2009 cohort83%
Fall 2010 cohort78%
Fall 2011 cohort84%
Fall 2012 cohort74%
Fall 2013 cohort86%
Fall 2014 cohort87%
Fall 2015 cohort84%
Fall 2016 cohort84%
Fall 2017 cohort88%
Fall 2018 cohort83%
Fall 2019 cohort87%
Fall 2020 cohort86%
Fall 2021 cohort82%
Fall 2022 cohort84%
Fall 2023 cohort84%
IPEDS Full-time cohorts 2002–2023
More about Rutgers University-Newark

58.8% of Rutgers University-Newark's undergraduates carry Pell grants — the standard federal marker of lower-income enrollment. Carnegie classes Rutgers University-Newark as a primarily residential campus of 7,709 undergraduates — and 83.8% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.

Rutgers University-Newark reported not considering test scores in Fall 2024, when its admission rate was 71.4%. Review Rutgers University-Newark's current requirements before applying; use the GPA calculator for your semester numbers.

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How Rutgers University-Newark compares

State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.

Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.

Acceptance rate

Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS

Rutgers University-Newark71.4%
New Jersey median73.3%
National median76.8%

Tuition (in-state)

Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid

Rutgers University-Newark$17,250
New Jersey median$17,014
National median$19,591

Median earnings (10 yr)

Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot

Rutgers University-Newark's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.

Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Rutgers University).

Rutgers University reporting group (shared)$74,479
New Jersey median$58,902
National median$53,781
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Rutgers University-Newark, New Jersey and national reference values
Metric & basisRutgers University-NewarkNew Jersey medianNational median
Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS71.4%73.3%76.8%
Tuition (in-state)Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid$17,250$17,014$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot$74,479Shared group value$58,902$53,781

Published earnings by bachelor's field of study

For Rutgers University-Newark, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.

Rutgers University-Newark federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.

View 36 fields & earnings
Bachelor's field of study (CIP category)Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Computer and Information Sciences, General$125,303
Finance and Financial Management Services$100,695
Management Information Systems and Services$89,098
Accounting and Related Services$89,087
Information Science/Studies$87,757
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
Mathematics$81,845
Marketing$74,813
Chemistry$73,245
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$70,106
Biology, General$68,306
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
Political Science and Government$63,765
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$63,679
Journalism$62,670
Criminal Justice and Corrections$61,817
Health and Medical Administrative Services$59,921
Research and Experimental Psychology$59,913
Philosophy$58,891
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
Fine and Studio Arts$52,450
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$51,581
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$42,712

These 36 fields listed for Rutgers University-Newark measure earnings after completion. The $74,479 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 7 additional Rutgers University-Newark fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Rutgers University).

Frequently asked questions

What test-score data does Rutgers University-Newark report?

Rutgers University-Newark did not consider scores in Fall 2024: 71.4% admitted. Check current requirements.

What is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?

71.4% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 26,254 admitted from 36,793 applicants.

How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?

In-state tuition is $17,250; out-of-state students pay $36,762. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.

What earnings data does Rutgers University-Newark report?

Median earnings ten years after entry: $74,479. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.

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Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.

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