Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ 07102
973-353-1766

Rutgers University-Newark is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey. It is the largest campus of the Rutgers system and the only public research university in the city of Newark. The university is also a member of the Association of American Universities.

Rutgers Newark has a student body of over 13,000 students, which is ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. The university offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines.

Rutgers Newark is committed to research and teaching excellence. The university is home to several world-renowned research centers and institutes, including the Newark Waterfront Research Center, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights, and the Newark Center for Creative Learning. Rutgers Newark faculty are also leaders in their fields, with many holding prestigious positions in national and international organizations.

Rutgers Newark is located in the heart of Newark, New Jersey’s largest city. The university is situated on 48 acres in the University Heights neighborhood, just three miles from downtown Newark. The campus is served by two light rail stations and is within walking distance of Newark Penn Station.

Rutgers Newark is a vibrant and diverse community that is committed to academic excellence. The university offers students a world-class education and the opportunity to be a part of a vibrant, urban community.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 13231

Acceptance Rate: 74.09%

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.rutgers.edu/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $33355

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50137

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Rutgers University-Newark is $126535.01. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Rutgers University-Newark. For graduates of Rutgers University-Newark, we saw an average early-career income of $62200.00 and mid-career income of $109100.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.