Outcomes at Rutgers
Graduation Rate
84.46%
Transfer-out Rate
7.61%
Retention Rate
92.00%
The graduation rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 84.46% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. 5,450 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 6,453 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 90.70%.
The transfer-out rate is 7.61% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The retention rate (full-time students) is 92% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Rutgers University-New Brunswick and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. 5,450 students have completed and 491 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 85 students still enrolled and 427 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 6,453 | 6,235 | 218 |
| Completers | 5,450 (84.46%) | 5,264 | 186 |
| Transfer-out | 491 (7.61%) | 480 | 11 |
| Still Enrolled | 85 (1.32%) | 81 | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 427 (6.62%) | 410 | 17 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 4,373 students have completed in 4 years and additional 754 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 4,373 (70.14%) |
2,077 (65.38%) |
2,296 (75.08%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 754 (12.09%) |
437 (13.76%) |
317 (10.37%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 137 (2.20%) |
81 (2.55%) |
56 (1.83%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84.46% (5,450/6,453) | 81.68% (2,661/3,258) | 87.29% (2,789/3,195) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 89.49% (1,789/1,999) | 87.04% (880/1,011) | 92.00% (909/988) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 80.00% (308/385) | 75.30% (125/166) | 83.56% (183/219) |
| Hispanic | 74.42% (582/782) | 70.95% (276/389) | 77.86% (306/393) |
| White | 84.95% (1,942/2,286) | 82.27% (965/1,173) | 87.78% (977/1,113) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 80.00% (16/20) | 80.00% (8/10) | 80.00% (8/10) |
| Two or More Race | 80.79% (164/203) | 81.05% (77/95) | 80.56% (87/108) |
| Unknown | 80.95% (85/105) | 80.00% (40/50) | 81.82% (45/55) |