Rutgers University
At Rutgers, if you can dream it, you can achieve it.
Whether you aspire to discover the next scientific breakthrough, master the latest advanced technology, expand artistic boundaries, or make the world a better place, there is a program for you at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a top-ranked Big Ten school with over 50,000 students and a wide variety of academic and Division I athletic programs. Rutgers University-Newark, a top performer nationally on social mobility, serves over 11,000 students of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds who excel through innovative scholarship, and engages with the City of Newark. Rutgers University-Camden is ranked nationally and known for offering excellent educational opportunities to a close-knit community of nearly 6,000 students just across the river from Philadelphia.
With over 150 undergraduate majors, 400+ graduate programs, and 300+ research centers, Rutgers is an academic, health and research powerhouse and a home to esteemed faculty, leading researchers, and educators with a passion for sharing knowledge and cultivating in students a thoughtful, worldly, and informed point of view. Rutgers prepares its students to go out and succeed in the world, and welcomes the world to learn, research, and thrive.
Whether you aspire to discover the next scientific breakthrough, master the latest advanced technology, expand artistic boundaries, or make the world a better place, there is a program for you at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a top-ranked Big Ten school with over 50,000 students and a wide variety of academic and Division I athletic programs. Rutgers University-Newark, a top performer nationally on social mobility, serves over 11,000 students of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds who excel through innovative scholarship, and engages with the City of Newark. Rutgers University-Camden is ranked nationally and known for offering excellent educational opportunities to a close-knit community of nearly 6,000 students just across the river from Philadelphia.
With over 150 undergraduate majors, 400+ graduate programs, and 300+ research centers, Rutgers is an academic, health and research powerhouse and a home to esteemed faculty, leading researchers, and educators with a passion for sharing knowledge and cultivating in students a thoughtful, worldly, and informed point of view. Rutgers prepares its students to go out and succeed in the world, and welcomes the world to learn, research, and thrive.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Our Common App is specifically for fall, first-year students applying to Rutgers for the first time and seeking full-time degree study. Applicants interested in spring or summer entry, part-time enrollment, off-campus locations, or online or non-degree study, please use our traditional Rutgers application.
First Year applicants can take advantage of early action and submit their application by November 1 or apply during regular decision by December 1. A $70 non-refundable application fee is required. Rutgers must receive the fee or a fee waiver before your application is considered complete and ready for review. Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay. Letters of recommendation are not used for admissions consideration.
First Year applicants can take advantage of early action and submit their application by November 1 or apply during regular decision by December 1. A $70 non-refundable application fee is required. Rutgers must receive the fee or a fee waiver before your application is considered complete and ready for review. Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay. Letters of recommendation are not used for admissions consideration.
Transfer
Students transferring to Rutgers University should not use the Common App. Please visit https://admissions.rutgers.edu/apply/transfer-applicants for more information on applying as a transfer student, required credentials, and standardized testing requirements.
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Student Life
Whether you are seeking a classic, diverse, big-time university experience, or looking for a stellar education in a close-knit setting, you will find a home at Rutgers. Endless opportunities to get involved await you, including:
At Rutgers, academics are about personal achievement, innovative discovery, and community involvement. Affordable options are available for students to study abroad. Rutgers welcomes international students, helping them feel at home.
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Athletics
Rutgers has student-athletes at the NCAA level and at the club or recreational levels, offering many exciting opportunities at each location.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Welcoming a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us, people of all backgrounds and interests explore a rigorous academic curriculum, expand their horizons, and foster a sense of community and belonging.
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Cost
The earning potential of a Rutgers degree is comparable to higher-cost options. Approximately 71% of entering undergraduates receive financial aid, averaging $18,779/year and several students receive scholarships.
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Jobs After College
With one of the largest worldwide alumni networks and an 81% placement rate, Rutgers graduates report starting salaries that match or exceed the national average.
Whether you are seeking a classic, diverse, big-time university experience, or looking for a stellar education in a close-knit setting, you will find a home at Rutgers. Endless opportunities to get involved await you, including:
- 800+ clubs and organizations
- 100+ club and intramural sports
- 100+ fraternities and sororities
- 20+ music ensembles, bands, orchestras, and choirs
At Rutgers, academics are about personal achievement, innovative discovery, and community involvement. Affordable options are available for students to study abroad. Rutgers welcomes international students, helping them feel at home.
Learn more
Athletics
Rutgers has student-athletes at the NCAA level and at the club or recreational levels, offering many exciting opportunities at each location.
Learn more
Diversity and Inclusion
Welcoming a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us, people of all backgrounds and interests explore a rigorous academic curriculum, expand their horizons, and foster a sense of community and belonging.
Learn more
Cost
The earning potential of a Rutgers degree is comparable to higher-cost options. Approximately 71% of entering undergraduates receive financial aid, averaging $18,779/year and several students receive scholarships.
Learn more
Jobs After College
With one of the largest worldwide alumni networks and an 81% placement rate, Rutgers graduates report starting salaries that match or exceed the national average.
Visit us
Rutgers' three main geographic locations in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, New Jersey, are conveniently located near and easily accessed from New Jersey’s major highways and train stations. No matter which campus you choose, you’ll always be close to the vibrant hubs found in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. That means you are never far from internships and jobs, culture, and entertainment.
Come by train, plane, or automobile. Experience Rutgers for yourself. Schedule a visit or tour and see the variety of living and learning spaces available to our students.
Come by train, plane, or automobile. Experience Rutgers for yourself. Schedule a visit or tour and see the variety of living and learning spaces available to our students.
Rutgers has every opportunity you could think of. I’ve opened up my horizon of career goals and personal goals because of the programs and spaces Rutgers has. There’s room for you to do anything you want.