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Photo: Rutgers bus enthusiast / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
58%
Acceptance Rate
37,751
Undergraduates
$37k
Out-of-state tuition
84%
6-yr grad rate
$74k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
58%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1310–1500
ACT Range (2023-24)28–33
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.60
37,751 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$37,441
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$24,406
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$74,479/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio29%
Why Go Here?
$74k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#65
Deal Score in NJ
of 126 rated colleges
Deal Score75
Good value
35% First-Gen Students
28% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public college in New Brunswick, NJ. It enrolls 37,751 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
75
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1310–1500
SAT (2023-24)
3.60
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$37,441
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)66%
Room & Board (2024-25)$15,714
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$83k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$80k/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$80k/yr
Industrial Engineering$79k/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$78k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
7
Career
7
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,343 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,210 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,282 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,106 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,016 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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