Rutgers University-New Brunswick Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
66.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,780
SAT Scores
1,370
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 41,654 students have applied and 27,612 students have allowed to admit to Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Acceptance rate: 66.29%). Rutgers's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.18 % where 7,780 students have finally enrolled out of 27,612 admitted students.
Rutgers acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 24.14%).
Rutgers enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 42.93%).
How to Apply to Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rutgers. Rutgers offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.rutgers.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.rutgers.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/office-of-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/tools-resources/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.rutgers.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://oirap.rutgers.edu/Disclosures.html |
| Disability Service | https://ods.rutgers.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rutgers and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 1,370 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rutgers University-New Brunswick is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,431). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 1,370 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,431 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,126 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 3,906 students submitted SAT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,370 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 670 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 700 | 760 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 450 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 27 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Rutgers Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |