Rutgers University-Newark

https://www.newark.rutgers.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,222

4.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,276

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.0851%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

71.4%

36,793 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,315

76% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.8%

839 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-Newark is $14,222, which is $17,698 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,276.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Rutgers University-Newark received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,222

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Newark was $14,222. The cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Newark is $−17,698 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$18,276

2024 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Rutgers University-Newark had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,276. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Rutgers University-Newark grew by 4.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rutgers University-Newark (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

$16,737

Room and Board

$1,391

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rutgers University-Newark was of $16,737 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.89% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,391. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.04% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rutgers University-Newark (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.

0.0851%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Rutgers University-Newark was 0.0851%, which represents 10 out of the 11750 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.

Enrollment

Rutgers University-Newark had a total enrollment of 11,315 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Newark is 8,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,720. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Newark are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Newark, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% White, 18.1% Asian, 15.6% Black or African American, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0884% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rutgers University-Newark in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.8%) and White Male (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.2%), followed by White Female (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rutgers University-Newark in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,315 students. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Newark is 8,595 and the part-time enrollment is 2,720. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Newark are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 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-Newark was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Rutgers University-Newark had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,251 enrolled students
White
2,773 enrolled students
Asian
2,053 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Newark is 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% White, 18.1% Asian, 15.6% Black or African American, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0884% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 357 students (3.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 85 more women than men received degrees from Rutgers University-Newark. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark is white (792 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (745 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Rutgers University-Newark is Law (296 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rutgers University-Newark, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (187 degrees), and Business (1,379 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Newark are Accountants & auditors (1,031,336 people), Other managers (884,693 people), Financial managers (542,926 people), Chief executives & legislators (433,822 people), and Physicians (420,427 people).

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Newark in 2024 are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (187 degrees), Business (1,379 degrees), Protective Services (197 degrees), and Biology (243 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-Newark are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Newark are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (187 degrees), Business (1,379 degrees), Protective Services (197 degrees), and Biology (243 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-Newark are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (874,727 people), Elementary & secondary schools (768,432 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (651,266 people), Computer Systems Design (632,772 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (536,515 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-Newark.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
187 degrees awarded
General Finance
167 degrees awarded
General Psychology
167 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rutgers University-Newark was General Biological Sciences with 187 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,422

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,507

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,422 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Newark, which is 0.944 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,507).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Newark in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Newark in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.758 times less than the 198 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from Rutgers University-Newark completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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 (81.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Rutgers University-Newark is Female and Asian (81.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 2.15% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
792 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
745 degrees awarded
Asian
473 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rutgers University-Newark is white (792 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (745 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
603 degrees awarded
White Male
592 degrees awarded
White Male
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rutgers University-Newark is white male (603 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (592 degrees).

Operations

Rutgers University-Newark has an endowment valued at nearly $251M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 34.9M (13.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Rutgers University-Newark had a total salary expenditure of 525M. Rutgers University-Newark employs 205 Professors, 175 Associate professors and 168 Assistant professors. Most academics at Rutgers University-Newark are Male Professor (127), Male Assistant professor (100), and Male Associate professor (93).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Newark are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 202 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 199 employees, and Service with 165 employees.

Endowment

$251M

2024 Endowment

9.69%

growth from 2023

Rutgers University-Newark has an endowment valued at about $251M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Rutgers University-Newark grew 9.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.17M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rutgers University-Newark (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: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.5M - Federal
$4.1M - State
$453k - Local

As of 2024, Rutgers University-Newark received $26.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.1M from state grants and contracts, and $453k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$238M

2024 Salaries

5.72%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Rutgers University-Newark paid a median of $238M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($525M) and a 5.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.46% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.34% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$95.6M

Instructional Salaries

564

Number of Employees

In 2024, Rutgers University-Newark paid a total of $95.6M to 564 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Newark were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 202 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 199 employees, and Service with 165 employees.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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Enrollment

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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Government Grants and Contracts

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Instructional Salaries

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