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IPEDS ID: 186380
OPE ID: 00262900
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
83 Somerset St, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1281
General information:  (732) 932-1766
Website:  www.rutgers.edu/
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  39,950 (31,268 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  17 to 1
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty2,4871,158
Instructional1,7361,009
Research and public service751149
Total graduate assistants-1,857
Instructional-862
Research and public service-995
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$11,886$12,559$12,754$13,0732.5%
Out-of-state$22,518$24,021$25,416$26,3933.8%
Books and supplies$1,431$1,474$1,550$1,5500.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,676$11,216$11,262$11,4121.3%
Other$2,345$2,428$2,687$2,7632.8%
Off Campus
Room and board$14,409$15,584$15,584$16,6937.1%
Other$1,764$1,884$1,917$1,9722.9%
Off Campus with Family
Other$1,764$1,884$1,917$1,9773.1%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
On Campus$26,338$27,677$28,253$28,7981.9%
Off Campus$29,490$31,501$31,805$33,2884.7%
Off Campus with Family$15,081$15,917$16,221$16,6002.3%
Out-of-state
On Campus$36,970$39,139$40,915$42,1182.9%
Off Campus$40,122$42,963$44,467$46,6084.8%
Off Campus with Family$25,713$27,379$28,883$29,9203.6%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
In-state tuition$15,024
In-state fees$1,915
Out-of-state tuition$24,600
Out-of-state fees$1,915
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid14,70778%————
Grant or scholarship aid3,20353%$34,708,151$10,836
Federal grants1,74129%$8,927,845$5,128
Pell grants1,72729%$7,417,091$4,295
Other federal grants1,55326%$1,510,754$973
State/local government grant or scholarships1,57126%$10,098,026$6,428
Institutional grants or scholarships2,69145%$15,682,280$5,828
Student loan aid3,61160%$29,291,346$8,112
Federal student loans3,56959%$20,340,265$5,699
Other student loans65611%$8,951,081$13,645
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid114,63748%$139,748,284$9,548
Pell grants8,67929%$38,709,747$4,460
Federal student loans16,59755%$113,010,300$6,809
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$13,918$13,542$15,905
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$14,029$14,914$11,909
$30,001 – $48,000$15,945$16,169$14,471
$48,001 – $75,000$17,847$18,511$19,755
$75,001 – $110,000$18,538$19,431$24,246
$110,001 and more$19,443$19,683$25,326
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2011
Total enrollment39,950
Undergraduate enrollment31,268
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment2,116
Graduate enrollment8,682
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 95%
Part-time: 5%Undergraduate Student Gender:
Male: 51%
Female: 49%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 25%
Black or African American: 8%
Hispanic/Latino: 11%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
White: 49%
Two or more races: 3%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%
Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:
24 and under: 94%
25 and over: 6%
Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:
In-state: 90%
Out-of-state: 7%
Foreign countries: 2%
Unknown: 1%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 60%
Part-time: 40%
Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $65
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants28,63514,17714,458
Percent admitted61%59%63%
Percent admitted who enrolled35%37%34%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT5,85595%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading520630
SAT Math560680
SAT Writing540650
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:
Full-time students: 90%
Part-time students: 50%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 72 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate:
Overall graduation rate: 77%
Transfer-out rate: 13%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:
4-year: 52%
6-year: 77%
8-year: 79%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
Male: 74%
Female: 80%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
American Indian or Alaska Native: 73%
Asian: 81%
Black or African American: 70%
Hispanic/Latino: 69%
White: 78%
Two or more races: 92%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 80%
Non-resident alien: 73%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorPostgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Economics-2--
Agriculture, General3---
Animal Sciences, General70---
Food Science12269-
Plant Sciences, General6---
Category total91289-
Architecture and Related Services
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning-97--
Environmental Design/Architecture32---
Landscape Architecture11--
Category total3398--
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies14---
American/United States Studies/Civilization20---
East Asian Studies21---
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies4---
Latin American Studies5---
Near and Middle Eastern Studies21---
Russian Studies2---
Women's Studies21114-
Category total108114-
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry2333-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General338---
Biometry/Biometrics5---
Biotechnology44---
Botany/Plant Biology-38-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology13748-
Ecology-410-
Entomology-1--
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography17---
Microbiology, General3---
Molecular Biology27---
Molecular Genetics32612-
Neurobiology and Anatomy--10-
Pharmacology-17-
Physiology, General-23-
Toxicology-32-
Category total6262763-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting108---
Business Administration and Management, General35---
Finance, General198---
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General27147--
Labor and Industrial Relations15041-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management38---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General55---
Category total6111511-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism232---
Speech Communication and Rhetoric425---
Category total657---
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General913417-
Information Science/Studies11035--
Category total2016917-
Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services-23--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-30--
Drama and Dance Teacher Education-9--
Education, General-25-
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-1741
Educational Statistics and Research Methods-6--
Elementary Education and Teaching-7531
English/Language Arts Teacher Education-19--
Foreign Language Teacher Education-24-2
Mathematics Teacher Education-2932
Reading Teacher Education-6--
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education-2511
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education-542
Social Studies Teacher Education-27--
Special Education and Teaching, General-591-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other-13-
Category total-357249
Engineering
Agricultural Engineering12---
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1031314-
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering2467-
Chemical Engineering69187-
Civil Engineering, General106335-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1486711-
Engineering Science13---
Industrial Engineering34173-
Mechanical Engineering1741410-
Operations Research-41-
Category total68317258-
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General2601418-
Category total2601418-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature73--
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General8-2-
Comparative Literature622-
French Language and Literature1351-
German Language and Literature1022-
Italian Language and Literature1068-
Linguistics22-2-
Portuguese Language and Literature1---
Russian Language and Literature2---
Spanish Language and Literature29153-
Category total1083320-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist1---
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry--7-
Pharmacy--191-
Public Health, General1694311-
Category total17043209-
History
History, General258313-
Category total258313-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies248---
Category total248---
Library Science
Library and Information Science-1439-
Category total-1439-
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General68518-
Statistics, General27623-
Category total9511311-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-235-
Medieval and Renaissance Studies4---
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3-1-
Nutrition Sciences7624-
Category total832510-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science3366-
Environmental Studies58---
Natural Resources Management and Policy40---
Category total13166-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science279---
Category total279---
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies4---
Philosophy60-8-
Religion/Religious Studies16---
Category total80-8-
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics5---
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other-3--
Chemistry, General52612-
Geology/Earth Science, General1142-
Meteorology12---
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-3--
Physics, Other38413-
Category total1182027-
Psychology
Educational Psychology-5--
Psychology, General6804944-
Category total6805444-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General-19--
Social Work674594-
Category total674784-
Social Sciences
Anthropology6733-
Economics, General3771214-
Geography2466-
Political Science and Government, General34186-
Social Sciences, Other54---
Sociology12973-
Urban Studies/Affairs27-9-
Category total1,0193641-
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation37185-
Art/Art Studies, General9917--
Dance, General25---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General3021--
Music Performance, General412026-
Music, General525-
Category total2377836-
Grand total6,8431,9596329
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-A MenWomen
All Track Combined7680
Baseball38
Basketball1723
Field Hockey23
Football117
Golf88
Gymnastics20
Lacrosse4629
Rowing62
Soccer3233
Softball16
Swimming and Diving27
Tennis9
Volleyball14
Wrestling30
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Commission on Higher Education(!)7/1/1921 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs9/1/1939 -  Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics1/1/1977 -  Accredited
Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics1/1/1977 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs1/8/1965 -  Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs4/1/1977 -  Accredited
School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs4/1/1977 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1992 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1947 -  Accredited
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs(!)9/1/2008 -  Pre-Accredited
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2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession755
Drug law violations6777131
Liquor law violations10353123
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession221
Drug law violations384770
Liquor law violations300
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible131112
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery250
Aggravated assault775
Burglary527665
Motor vehicle theft977
Arson023
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible121010
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery020
Aggravated assault430
Burglary325848
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson020
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate4.2%
Number in default354
Number in repayment8,357
  • These default rates apply to all locations of this institution.
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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