Rutgers University-New Brunswick Admission
Acceptance Rate
58.15%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.53%
Freshmen Enrollment
8,191
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 68,614 students have applied and 39,899 students have allowed to admit to Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Acceptance rate: 58.15%). Rutgers's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.53 % where 8,191 students have finally enrolled out of 39,899 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 University of California-Berkeley and University of California-Los Angeles, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 22.02%).
Rutgers enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less 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 42.18%).
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 2025, the average SAT score at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 1,410 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 1,449). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 1,410 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,449 | 32 |
| 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, 4,109 students submitted SAT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 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 | 650 | 690 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 660 | 720 | 770 |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,410 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 432 students submitted ACT scores (5% 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 | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 30 | 33 |
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 |