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Rutgers University-Newark Nursing Programs

Rutgers University-Newark is a public institution located in Newark, NJ. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Rutgers University-Newark?

Contact information for Rutgers University-Newark are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone:	9733531766
Website:	www.newark.rutgers.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.rutgers.edu/
Financial Aid:	scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/office-of-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Rutgers University-Newark?

You can apply to Rutgers University-Newark online at: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/apply

Rutgers University-Newark is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rutgers University-Newark

Here’s what Rutgers University-Newark considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark maintains an acceptance rate of 71%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Rutgers University-Newark are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,277	12,084	70%
Women	19,508	14,163	73%

Can I Afford Rutgers University-Newark?

The average net price after aid at Rutgers University-Newark is $19,407. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,222
In-State Fees	$3,028
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,734
Out-of-State Fees	$3,028
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,250
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,762

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Rutgers University-Newark receive some form of financial aid (1,403 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Rutgers University-Newark receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,780 per student.

59% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,823.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Rutgers University-Newark undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,695 per year.

Rutgers University-Newark Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,056 students enrolled at Rutgers University-Newark. Rutgers University-Newark is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,187 undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rutgers University-Newark undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,358
Black or African American	1,279
Hispanic	2,508
White	1,458
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	172
Non-Resident	179

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	1,708
New York	28
Florida	7
Texas	6
Pennsylvania	5

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rutgers University-Newark Graduate Student Diversity

3,392 of Rutgers University-Newark’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rutgers University-Newark, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rutgers University-Newark graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	549
Black or African American	349
Hispanic	471
White	1,177
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	654

Online Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,207 undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Newark took at least one online class — of those, 150 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 698 students took at least one online class and 1,033 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rutgers University-Newark maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.