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Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark is a public institution that was founded in 1908. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,465, its setting is city, and the campus size is 37 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,590 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,910 (2012-13).
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—Newark is one of several campuses of Rutgers University and is located in the largest city in the state. More than 60 percent of Rutgers—Newark students complete a degree program in the Newark College of Arts and Sciences. Students aren’t required to live on campus, though university housing options exist. The campus is near train, bus, subway, and light rail stops, making commuting convenient. There are about 100 clubs and organizations for interested students to check out, as well as Rutgers—Newark Scarlet Raiders sports matches against fellow NCAA Division III New Jersey Athletic Conference member schools.
Rutgers University—Newark also has a variety of degree programs for graduate students through departments such as the Business School, the School of Law, and the highly ranked School of Criminal Justice. Notable alumni of Rutgers—Newark include Louis Freeh, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Hazel O’Leary, former U.S. Secretary of Energy; and sports columnist Jerry Izenberg.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, embodies the historical development of higher education in the United States. From its colonial inception as Queen's College in 1766, the institution grew to become Rutgers College in 1825. In 1864 it was designated the state's land-grant institution. Assuming university status in 1924, it was further transformed by legislative acts in 1945, and in 1956 the institution became Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. 1989 marked another historic milestone when the university became a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), connoting its position as one of the major public comprehensive research universities in the U.S., and the only one of its kind in New Jersey. Rutgers' evolution is not yet complete. Strategic goals for Rutgers University established by university president Richard L. McCormick and the Board of Governors in 2004 are intended to provide a pathway for achieving two overarching aspirations for the university -- greater academic distinction and more significant service to communities beyond campus, particularly to the citizens of our state. In carrying out its threefold mission of instruction, research and public service, Rutgers strives to uphold the following principles. (See also Appendix A, Mission Statement). To conduct fundamental and applied research, to train scholars, researchers and professionals, and to make knowledge available to students, scholars and the general public. To maintain its traditional strength in the arts and sciences, while simultaneously developing such new professional and career-oriented programs as are warranted by public interest, social need, and employment opportunities. To make its educational programs accessible to an appropriately broad student body. To extend its resources and knowledge to various sectors of the public, and to bring its special expertise to bear on the solution of public problems. In fulfilling its mission of service to the state of New Jersey, Rutgers maintains three main campuses in strategic regions of the state: Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick. In addition, through the extension agents of its agricultural experiment station, Rutgers has a presence in all 21 counties of New Jersey. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $103,440,630 |
Applying
When applying to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark is $65. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 54.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark is 10:1, and the school has 29.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark include: Accounting; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Finance, General; Psychology, General; and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85.8 percent.
Student Life
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,465, with a gender distribution of 47.1 percent male students and 52.9 percent female students. At this school, 16.9 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 83.1 percent of students live off campus. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 11,804 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark, 72.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,197.
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| In-state tuition and fees | $12,590 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $25,910 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,285 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
