
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 (M+R)
1290–1490
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
28 – 33
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1290
Median
1385
75th
1490
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