Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$24,406
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.6%
Admission rate
58%
Undergrad size
37,751
In-state tuition
$17,929
Out-of-state tuition
$37,441
Cost of attendance
$36,993
Median earnings (10y)
$74,479
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,410
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 93.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (36%), business (21%), social sciences (15%).
- STEM36%
- Health9%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services7%
- Business21.0%~7,924 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science13.4%~5,044 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering9.7%~3,677 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3,549 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~3,337 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~2,541 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.4%~2,412 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.6%~1,744 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,344 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~906 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~766 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~683 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture1.5%~570 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~483 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.3%~472 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~449 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~445 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.9%~347 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~328 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.5%~174 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.0%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 1,297 | $69,934 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 1,284 | $46,516 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,069 | $29,963 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 886 | $60,547 | $22,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 826 | $26,120 | $24,161 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 763 | $45,522 | $25,750 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 755 | $37,953 | $26,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 708 | $50,779 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 691 | $25,716 | $26,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 685 | $59,233 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 677 | $72,734 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 644 | $54,501 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 606 | $36,871 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 603 | $41,337 | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 554 | $72,418 | $21,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 515 | $49,765 | $24,965 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 513 | $70,205 | $23,679 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 440 | $61,695 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 414 | $33,744 | $24,188 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 388 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 387 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 361 | $33,861 | $22,431 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 360 | $61,256 | $23,250 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 354 | $20,988 | $24,000 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 345 | $50,890 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 343 | $44,902 | $20,731 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 288 | $125,431 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 275 | $57,660 | $22,770 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 270 | $58,526 | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 253 | $73,836 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 242 | $50,335 | $25,989 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 235 | $33,205 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 217 | $41,095 | $23,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Master's | 207 | $74,298 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 197 | $28,762 | $25,125 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 194 | $55,293 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 190 | $54,597 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 187 | $75,024 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 184 | $50,597 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 174 | $30,125 | $21,728 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a very large institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 37,751 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Computer science, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rutgers University-New Brunswick — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,406 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $17,929 for in-state students and $37,441 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $36,993 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.6%, a strong completion outcome. 93.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $74,479 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rutgers University-New Brunswick confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Computer science, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (36% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,410. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in New Brunswick, New Jersey (city), Rutgers University-New Brunswick draws students from across New Jersey and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Q.How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
The average net price at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $24,406 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $36,993.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits 58% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduate earns $74,479 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Published tuition is $17,929 in-state and $37,441 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rutgers University-New Brunswick located?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey (ZIP 08901).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rutgers University-New Brunswick at their official website.