
New Brunswick, NJ
Open Admissions
Graduation
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public four-year institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. With an enrollment of approximately 36,357 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 65%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 85%. Graduates earn a median salary of $74,479 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,519 per year.
Acceptance Rate
65%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
85%
Enrollment
36,357
Total students
Median Earnings
$74,479
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$17,239
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,001
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,519
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 33
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
640
Median
695
75th
760
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
30
75th
33
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$94,076
10-Year Earnings
$744,790
ROI Multiple
7.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students