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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

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

GPAExtracurricularsTalent / AbilityCharacter

Source: Common Data Set

Popular programs

Rutgers Business SchoolSchool of EngineeringPharmacyEdward J. Bloustein School (Planning)Mason Gross School (Arts)School of Environmental SciencesErnest Mario School (Pharmacy)Labor Studies

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.

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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.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$87,594$99,155984
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$58,896$83,606928
Psychology, General.$31,280$56,479924
Finance and Financial Management Services.$68,338$100,695762
Computer and Information Sciences, General.$80,448$125,303679
Criminal Justice and Corrections.$34,611$61,817677
Human Resources Management and Services.$49,441$75,850550
Information Science/Studies.$56,360$87,757521

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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