Rutgers University
Founded 1766
President Jonathan Holloway (President)
Fees USD 15,090
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a public research university founded in 1766 in New Brunswick — the eighth-oldest university in the United States and one of the nine original colonial colleges. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Rutgers enrolls 70,000+ students across three campuses (New Brunswick, Newark, Camden) and is consistently ranked among the top 30 public universities in the US.
Schools and Colleges
- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy — Top-10 US pharmacy school; #1 in pharmaceutical industry connections in NJ
- Rutgers Business School — AACSB-accredited; top supply chain and finance programs
- School of Law (Newark) — Top-50 US law school; strong civil rights and constitutional law
- School of Public Health — CEPH-accredited; top NJ public health programs
- School of Social Work — Top-25 social work program nationally
- School of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~61% | In-State Tuition: ~$15,090
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision: November 1 | Regular Decision: December 1