Rutgers University

Rutgers University-Newark is a public land-grant research university. It is one of the three regional campuses of Rutgers University. It offers courses at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. At the UG level, over 55 majors are offered and at the PG level, 51+ courses are offered. Rutgers-Newark is a leading urban research university. It is classified among R2-Doctoral Universities. As per a top-ranking publisher, Rutgers University ranking is #80 in 2025.

Rutgers University - Newark is a leading R2 university, with over 70 doctorates awarded per year. There are 46 research centers and institutes of this university. The university invests USD 37 million in research grants annually. Also, Rutgers Newark is home ot RUBIC, New Jersey's most Adavnced Brain Imaging Center. More than 100 UG and PG students of this university are engaged in research.

Rutgers University acceptance rate is around 79%. This university follows a holistic admission policy. The acceptance rate of this Rutgers Newark suggests that it is less selective. Indian students with a good academic record have a higher chance of admission. 

Rutgers University has a reputation for learning excellence. It continuously appears in the most respected annual listings of the world’s top universities. This is the only university in the US that is a colonial college, a land-grant-institute, and a leading national public research university. Furthermore, the university’s faculty includes members of the National Academies and winners of the National Medals of Science and Technology; Pulitzer Prizes; Fulbright Scholars, etc.

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Yes, GMAT or GRE score is required to get into Rutgers University MBA program. Other admission requirements for Rutgers MBA are given below:

• Official transcripts
• English language proficiency score
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Essay

Rutgers University – Newark is a leading urban research university that cultivates the talent essential to changing communities and the world. It ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the US in the 2024 edition of the Best Colleges (national university) as per a top-ranking publisher. It is placed at #6 position when it comes to being the most ethnically diverse campuses worldwide. Furthermore, RU Network is rated as Northeast’s fourth best bang for the buck by Washington Monthly. 

Rutgers-Newark and Rutgers-New Brunswick are two of the three regional campuses of Rutgers University. The campus size of Rutgers Newark is 38 acres. Furthermore, this university is minutes away from Manhattan, i-95, and two international airports, all accessible via public transportation. It also has 120+ student organizations and 14 men's and women's NCAA Division III athletic teams. A comparison between Rutgers-Newark and Rutgers- New Brunswick is given below:

Particulars

Rutgers-Newark

Rutgers- New Brunswick

Academic reputation

Law, Business, Criminal Justice

Highly ranked in STEM, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, Psychology

Student population

10,000+

50,000+

Acceptance rate

79%

65%

Annual tuition fees

INR 13 L – INR 51 L

INR 13 L – INR 38 L

Class sizes

Smaller

Larger

Rutgers-Newark is a leading urban research and Fulbright-Hispanic serving institution. The total number of students enrolled at this university is 10,000+. Out of this, 7,400+ are UG students and 3,300+ are PG students. Students at this university hail from 119 countries. Also, this university is considered an affordable university as there are financial opportunities available. The on-campus cost of studying at this university is around USD 51,794 (Around INR 44.34 lakh) for UG students.

A few of the famous personalities who went to Rutgers University are given below:

Names

Designation

Ozzie Nelson

Radio and TV Presenter

Ronald Chen

Former New Jersey Public Advocate

Tracy Scott Wilson

Playwright

Charles Evered

Writer / Director

Virginia Long

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Supreme Court of New Jersey

Esther Salas

Judge, US District Court for the District of New Jersey

Ramy Youssef

Stand-up Comedian and Writer

The median salary of the MBA graduates of the Class of 2022 was USD 113,500. Here are the top employers of Rutgers MBA graduates of the Class of 2022:

• Amazon
• Dell Inc.
• Google
• Estee Lauder
• Merck & Co.,
• Johnson & Johnson
• PepsiCo
• Kenway Consulting
• Verizon Wireless
• QFS Capital

On-campus employment (part-time) is allowed for international students of Rutgers-University Newark. This on-campus employment is allowed only for 20 hours per week when the classes are going on. This can be unlimited during the vacation periods. On-campus employment at Rutgers include fellowships, graduate and teaching assistantships, employment with department, office or unit at Rutgers, etc. 

Rutgers University Newark graduates have an average salary of USD 86,000 per year (Around 72 L). A few of the popular companies where this university's graduates are working are Johnson & Johnson, Accenture, EY, L'Oreal USA, Oracle, Meredith Corporation, etc. The job-wise average salaries of this university's graduates are given below:

Title

Average Salary

Physical Therapist

USD 90,000

Senior Accountant

USD 85,500

Senior Financial Analyst

USD 99,665

Software Engineer

USD 97,462

Yes, international students seeking admission to Rutgers can submit an IELTS score to show their English language proficiency. Other equivalent tests are also accepted. The minimum scores required for UG courses are given below:

Tests

Minimum Scores

TOEFL iBT

79

IELTS

6.5

PTE

53

Duolingo

115

To get admission to Rutgers University, the general requirements are given below:

• UG: A high school qualification is required by Rutgers University for admission. Subject requirements are also required for English, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science, Other courses
• PG: A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to graduate courses
• English language proficiency test score: Rutgers University Newark accepts TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo scores

Yes, all applicants are required to take the aptitude part of the GRE examination (Verbal, Analytic, and Mathematical Reasoning sections). The admission requirements for this university's MS in CS course are:

• An academic record in Computer Science, Mathematics and related fields (The mean GPA of a recent entering class was 3.62)
• TOEFL / IELTS scores
• At least 3 strong letters of recommendation
• A clear statement (around 1 page in length) specifying the reasons why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate studies in CS

Rutgers University offers the International Chancellor’s Scholarship of up to USD 15,000 to non-sponsored students. International UG applicants meet admission requirements. Below will be getting scholarships: 

     Rutger Undergraduate Scholarships for international students 

• SAT scores between 1060-1190 or ACT scores between 21-24 can receive scholarships of USD 2000 ( total scholarship of USD12,000: USD 6,000 per semester)

• SAT=> 1200 or CT => 25 additional USD5,000 ( Total scholarship of USD15,000; USD 7,500 per semester) 

 However, Rutger University also provides Scholarships for Postgraduate students 

•  Applicants with scores ranging from 151-157 in GRE will get a scholarship with USD 2,000 Scholarship.

• While scores higher than 158 can receive an additional USD 4,000 in scholarships. 

• The Scholarship amount is determined by a holistic assessment of the application and submitted GMAT scores, ranging from up to USD 6,000 per semester for a GMAT score of 650 or higher to USD 3,500 per semester for a score of 550-599.

The first-year applicants applying to Fall semester to Rutgers-Newark are considered for merit-based scholarships. To receive the merit scholarship, awarded students must accept their offer of admission no later than the specified deadline. These merit scholarships are not transferable internally or from school to school or any other campuses of the university.

Rutgers Uni UG tuition fee is around USD 35,000. Whereas, the national average tuition fee is around USD 27,000. This means that when compared with the national average, Rutgers University Newark is expensive. Students are also required to pay the housing fee, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. The total cost to study at Rutgers University can be INR 54,000+. 

At Rutgers Uni, the tuition fee for one academic year is USD 35,758 for Non New Jersey students. Given below is the total cost of attendance: 

Particulars

Expenses

Fees

USD 3,179+

Room and board

USD 15,332+

Now, the fees given above is for one year. This means that the fees for the other duration of UG studies is going to be around this fee only.

The popular majors at Rutgers University Newark are:

• Finance
• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Marketing / Marketing Management
• Business Administration and Management
• Biology / Biological Sciences

The duration of Rutgers University MBA course is 21 months. Furthermore, this university has ranked really well in terms of MBA rankings. The university was ranked for No. 1 Public MBA in the Northeast US in 2023 by Fortune and in 2021 by Bloomberg Businessweek. Also, the average MBA salary 3 years after graduation was USD 129,570 (Around INR 1 Cr.). The university is ranked #3 for MBA Employment Outcomes in the US in 2022 as per Financial Times. This course is now a STEM-designated degree.

Yes, Rutgers-Newark offers a two-year graduate programme leading to an MA program. This course is ultimately for students who want to pursue Doctoral training later on but first need to develop their research skills and portfolios. After admitting to MA in Psychology course, students are going to receive 1:1 mentoring, complete four semesters of graduate coursework, and pursue independent research finally leading to a Master's degree. To apply to this course, apply online. GRE score submission is optional. Additionally, students must have a GPA of 3.0 to apply. A few of the application materials are also required to apply such as letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, and personal statement, etc.

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/rutgers-university/master-of-financial-analysis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rutgers University Masters of Financial Analysis course</a> is 1-year long. This is a STEM program. It allows international students up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training. For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required for admission. Along with this, submit IELTS score with 6.5 / TOEFL score of 90 / PTE score of 68. 

In the best edition National University category by U.S. News, Rutgers University Newark has been ranked at #75 in 2026. It is also ranked at #36 in the Top Public schools category and #162 in the Best Value schools category. Also, it was ranked at #5 nationally abd the best in the Northeast for Social mobility by U.S. News in 2025 & 2026.

In the world, Rutgers University ranks at #801-850 in 2025 as per a top-ranking publisher. It ranks at #771-780 in 2026. This shows that there has been a sight improvement in the QS World University rankings of this university. As per U.S. News & World Report, Rutgers ranks at #645 in the Global Universities category in 2025-26. 

As per U.S. News, Rutgers University ranking is #36 in the Top Public schools category in 2026. Considering the public schools category, this university has been ranked among the Top 40 Public universties. It has also been ranked in the Best Value schools category at #162 in 2026. 

Home to Scarlet Raiders, Rutgers-Newark competes in various regional athletic conferences at the NCAA Division III level for men's and women's sports. There are 14 men's and women's Scarlet Raider NCAA Division III athletic teams.

 A support service is provided by this university which is Rutgers University Police Department. To get any guard for safety services, students are required to call an extension of the university. Also, note that for safety purpose of students on campus, emergency phones, identified with a blue light, are located throughout the campus.  

Indian Students Association ar RU-Newark is a student-run cultural organisation that represents and celebrates Indian culture, heritage, and traditions. It celebrates Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali, Navratri, etc. Other events conducted by Indian Students Association are Bollywood movie nights, food festivals, and cultural dance performances, workshops and networking events.