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Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers University-Newark says yes to 71.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $74,479 median earnings.
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Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $125,303 four years out. 58.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,709 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rutgers University-Newark received 17,779 applications and admitted 13,997 (78.7%), with 1,408 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Rutgers University-Newark's 71.4% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Rutgers University-Newark compares
| Rutgers University-Newark | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.4% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,250 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $74,479 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Rutgers University-Newark: $74,479 median at year ten, versus $58,902 across New Jersey institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $17,250 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $36,762. For non-residents, Rutgers University-Newark's $36,762 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 7,709 undergrads, Rutgers University-Newark is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Rutgers University-Newark tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rutgers University-Newark
| Bachelor's program | 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 |
Median earnings for these 36 Rutgers University-Newark 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. 7 additional Rutgers University-Newark programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rutgers University-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark doesn't look at test scores; its 71.4% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate?
78.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,997 admitted from 17,779 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 do Rutgers University-Newark 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
- Rutgers University-Camden — 66.3% admitted
- Rider University — 78.6% admitted
- Seton Hall University — 73.3% admitted
- Ramapo College of New Jersey — 70.6% 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.