Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,536

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,803

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.2%

43,161 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

50,804

85.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

83.8%

5,350 Graduates

About

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick were Social Work (705 degrees awarded), General Biomedical Sciences (291 degrees), and Library & Information Science (194 degrees).

In 2021, 13,381 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,202 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $12,536, which is $−16,456 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $12,536, which is $−16,456 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,803.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Rutgers University-New Brunswick received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,536

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was $12,536. The cost of tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $−16,456 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,803

2021 Value

33.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rutgers University-New Brunswick had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,803. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rutgers University-New Brunswick grew by 33.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,891

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was of $14,891 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.922% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 21.2% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

149

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was 1.14%, which represents 149 out of the 13022 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rutgers University-New Brunswick received 43,161 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.6% annual growth. Out of those 43,161 applicants, 29,419 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.2% acceptance rate.

There were 50,804 students enrolled at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2021. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

29,419

Accepted Out of 43,161

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rutgers University-New Brunswick was 68.2% (29,419 admissions from 43,161 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.6%, while admissions grew by 6.52%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2021)

3,198

Scores Submitted (2021)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rutgers University-New Brunswick had a total enrollment of 50,804 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 43,245 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,559. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.5% White, 27.1% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0551% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.4%), followed by Asian Male (16.3%) and White Female (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Asian Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50,804 students. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 43,245 and the part-time enrollment is 7,559. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Rutgers University-New Brunswick had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
18,047 enrolled students
Asian
13,748 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,658 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 35.5% White, 27.1% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0551% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 996 students (1.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,645 more women than men received degrees from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is white (5,202 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3190 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is Social Work (705 degrees awarded), followed by General Biomedical Sciences (291 degrees) and Library & Information Science (194 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (194 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (834 degrees), and Biology (1,136 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are Physicians (397,710 people), Postsecondary teachers (164,892 people), Other managers (164,813 people), Social workers, all other (153,178 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (140,545 people).

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2021 are Library Science (194 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (834 degrees), Biology (1,136 degrees), Math & Statistics (334 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (456 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are Library Science (194 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (834 degrees), Biology (1,136 degrees), Math & Statistics (334 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (456 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (544,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (369,675 people), Elementary & secondary schools (366,622 people), Offices of physicians (200,437 people), and Outpatient care centers (155,265 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Most Common (2021)

General Computer & Information Sciences
651 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
474 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
446 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was General Computer & Information Sciences with 651 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,868

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

7,513

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5,868 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which is 0.781 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,513).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 608 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.19 times more than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 685 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in Social Work, which is 6.92 times more than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from Rutgers University-New Brunswick completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is Female and Asian (92% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.29% of graduates (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,202 degrees awarded
Asian
3,190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,712 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is white (5,202 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3190 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (257 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,903 degrees awarded
White Male
2,299 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,680 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is white female (2,903 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2299 degrees).

Operations

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has an endowment valued at nearly $1.53B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 364M (23.7%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Rutgers University-New Brunswick had a total salary expenditure of 3.53B. Rutgers University-New Brunswick employs 829 Professors, 726 Assistant professors and 550 Associate professors. Most academics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are Male Professor (562), Female Assistant professor (418), and Male Assistant professor (308).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,083 employees, Service, with 1,645 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,315 employees.

Endowment

$1.53B

2021 Endowment

33.4%

growth from 2020

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has an endowment valued at about $1.53B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rutgers University-New Brunswick grew 33.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.15B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$410M - Federal
$103M - State
$4.78M - Local

As of 2021, Rutgers University-New Brunswick received $410M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $103M from state grants and contracts, and $4.78M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.73B

2021 Salaries

4.76%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Rutgers University-New Brunswick paid a median of $1.73B in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($3.53B) and a 4.76% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$311M

Instructional Salaries

2,295

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rutgers University-New Brunswick paid a total of $311M to 2,295 employees working as instructors, which represents 18% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

829 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,083 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rutgers University-New Brunswick were Professor with 829 employees, Assistant professor with 726 employees, and Associate professor with 550 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-New Brunswick were Business and Financial Operations with 2,083 employees, Service with 1,645 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,315 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rutgers University-New Brunswick was Male Professor with 562 employees, Female Assistant professor with 418 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 308 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.