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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, New Jersey · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$61,263

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$16,586

At a Glance

Total Students

7,187

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Rutgers University-Newark is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.7%. The university enrolls 7,187 students. The average in-state tuition is $16,586. The one-year post-graduation earnings are $52,303, increasing to $61,263 after five years and $74,479 after ten years. The median student debt is $21,500, and 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a graduation rate of 66.9% and a retention rate of 84.3%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$52k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$74k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Rutgers University-Newark alumni earn a median salary of $52,303. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $61,263, and after ten years, the median salary is $74,479. The median debt for students is $21,500.

Rutgers University-Newark has a student body of 7,187 students, with an acceptance rate of 78.7%. The graduation rate is 66.9%, and the retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $16,586, and 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Newark, New Jersey

Newark, NJ 07102

Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rutgers University-Newark has an acceptance rate of 78.7%.