At a glance
Average net price
$19,703
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.7%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
7,709
In-state tuition
$17,250
Out-of-state tuition
$36,762
Cost of attendance
$35,654
Median earnings (10y)
$74,479
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 83.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (41%), social sciences (23%), stem (22%).
- STEM22%
- Business41%
- Humanities & arts5%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services10%
- Business40.8%~3,149 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.3%~1,104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.4%~802 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~749 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~518 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.5%~422 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.1%~394 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.6%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.1%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 870 | $105,618 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 607 | $54,501 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 537 | $60,547 | $22,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 466 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 435 | $26,120 | $24,161 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 427 | $29,963 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 369 | $33,861 | $22,431 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 366 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 314 | $57,660 | $22,770 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 253 | $69,567 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 234 | $52,549 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 229 | $44,902 | $20,731 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 174 | $35,836 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 170 | $69,934 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 161 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | Bachelor's | 151 | $33,108 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 121 | $59,197 | $22,425 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 90 | $33,744 | $24,188 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 79 | $48,907 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 62 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 56 | $29,120 | $25,975 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 51 | $30,843 | $24,405 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 50 | $33,205 | $26,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 38 | $49,765 | $24,965 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $28,762 | $25,125 |
| History. | Master's | 34 | $42,171 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 33 | $30,125 | $21,728 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 30 | $40,710 | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 24 | $36,871 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 19 | $37,070 | $25,706 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | $41,095 | $23,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | $21,104 | $23,250 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Doctoral | 17 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Master's | 17 | $43,420 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | $50,779 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 15 | $37,146 | $23,250 |
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-Newark
Rutgers University-Newark is a large institution located in Newark, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,709 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rutgers University-Newark — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,703 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $17,250 for in-state students and $36,762 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $35,654 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.8% 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-Newark confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (41% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (22% 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-Newark accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Newark, New Jersey (city), Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark
Q.How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
The average net price at Rutgers University-Newark is $19,703 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $35,654.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rutgers University-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Rutgers University-Newark graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rutgers University-Newark graduate earns $74,479 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rutgers University-Newark?
Published tuition is $17,250 in-state and $36,762 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rutgers University-Newark located?
Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey (ZIP 07102).
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-Newark at their official website.