Overview
Founded in 1766 as Queen's College, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and the flagship campus of New Jersey's state university system. It became a land-grant institution in 1864 and joined the Big Ten Academic Alliance and Big Ten Conference in 2014, reflecting its growth into a major public research university. Rutgers-New Brunswick is renowned for strengths in pharmacy, business, engineering, and the sciences, and it is classified among the nation's top research institutions.
At a Glance
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Founded | 1766 |
| Total students | 50,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| Graduation rate | 84% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $16,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,800 |
| Room & board | $14,500 |
| Average financial aid | $18,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 67% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1250-1450 |
| ACT range | 27-32 |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Regular deadline | December 1 |
Top Programs
- Pharmacy
- Business Analytics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Biological Sciences
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.