Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ • public • STARS • DIII
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,803 • Total: 12,739
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
35 Warren Street
Newark, NJ
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,123 (46.8%) • Female: 4,680 (53.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,544 17.5%
Black/African American 1,660 18.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2,960 33.6%
White 1,772 20.1%
Two or More Races 204 2.3%
International 193 2.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
78.7%
13,997 admitted from 17,779 applicants
Application Types Offered
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Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
67.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
41.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$33,106
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$51,868
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $13,674
Out-of-state: $32,436
Room & Board
$15,060
Books & Supplies
$4,372
Students Receiving Pell Grants
80%

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
Women's Sports (5)
Basketball Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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