Rutgers
Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public
Rutgers admitted 65% of 43,347 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1270–1480 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 85% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Rutgers
Enter a score to see whether Rutgers is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Rutgers offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Rutgers rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $37,717 in-state and $56,479 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,052 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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