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Rutgers University-Newark student guide: campus events and game days, $19,703 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about Rutgers University-Newark
- Founded
- 1936
- Teams
- Rutgers–Newark Scarlet Raiders
- Division
- NCAA Division III
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Rutgers University-Newark at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 199 reported graduates$29,963median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 194 reported graduates$33,861median pay a year after
- Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 190 reported graduates$60,547median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 189 reported graduates$54,501median pay a year after
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 186 reported graduates$26,120median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about Rutgers University-Newark
How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,703 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $35,654 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark?
64% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 84% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Newark?
71% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Rutgers University-Newark?
Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Criminal Justice and Corrections (bachelor's degree), Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Rutgers University-Newark students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $74,479. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Rutgers University-Newark founded?
Rutgers University-Newark was founded in 1936. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Rutgers University-Newark?
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ, about 7 miles from Jersey City.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.