58.2%
Acceptance Rate
$17,929
Avg Cost (In-State)
$37,441
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
84.3%
Graduation Rate
37,751
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
December 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$70
Interview
Not required
Essays: One personal essay required through Common App or Rutgers Application
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$61,263
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$74,479
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $87,594 | $99,155 | 984 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $58,896 | $83,606 | 928 |
| Psychology, General. | $31,280 | $56,479 | 924 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $68,338 | $100,695 | 762 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $80,448 | $125,303 | 679 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $34,611 | $61,817 | 677 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $49,441 | $75,850 | 550 |
| Information Science/Studies. | $56,360 | $87,757 | 521 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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