Rutgers University Newark: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Rutgers University Newark is a medium four-year, public school with 11,020 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1946 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Newark, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Rutgers University Newark.

Majors
Offered
68
Rutgers University Newark follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Accounting and Finance, Social Work, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Rutgers University Newark student retention rate is high at 82% (above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Rutgers University Newark is average - 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rutgers University Newark is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, $30,600 per year. The additional fees at Rutgers University Newark not covered by tuition are approximately $2,800, which comes to $33,400 a year.

Read the details about Rutgers University Newark additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 14,935 applications were submitted and 11,043 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Rutgers University Newark will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rutgers University Newark in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Rutgers University Newark offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rutgers University Newark, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Rutgers University Newark provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - nearly $9,100 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Rutgers University Newark. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Rutgers University Newark seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rutgers University Newark Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rutgers University Newark
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall
Newark, New Jersey
07102, USA
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