Rutgers University New Brunswick Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

New Brunswick, NJ · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 650–730 reading and writing, 660–770 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 28–33 composite
  • Average net price: $19,052 a year (2022–23)

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rutgers University New Brunswick reviews each application.

Rutgers University New Brunswick GPA requirements

Rutgers University New Brunswick requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rutgers University New Brunswick hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Rutgers University New Brunswick acceptance rate

Rutgers University New Brunswick admitted 39,899 of 68,614 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public 4-year university in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with 37,985 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Rutgers University New Brunswick in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing650690730
SAT Math660720770
ACT Composite283133
ACT English283235
ACT Math263033
50% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as Rutgers University New Brunswick reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1410 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Rutgers University New Brunswick looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Rutgers University New Brunswick's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Rutgers University New Brunswick awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,052 a year at Rutgers University New Brunswick in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rutgers University New Brunswick hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Rutgers University New Brunswick admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Rutgers University New Brunswick?

Check Rutgers University New Brunswick's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rutgers University New Brunswick was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 50% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Rutgers University New Brunswick students have?

The middle 50% of Rutgers University New Brunswick's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 650–730 in reading and writing and 660–770 in math; ACT composite 28–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into Rutgers University New Brunswick?

Rutgers University New Brunswick requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Rutgers University New Brunswick?

Rutgers University New Brunswick's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 39,899 of 68,614 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I get into Rutgers University New Brunswick with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Rutgers University New Brunswick admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Rutgers University New Brunswick?

A lot: Rutgers University New Brunswick requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Rutgers University New Brunswick look at legacy status?

No. Rutgers University New Brunswick doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Rutgers University New Brunswick?

Yes. Rutgers University New Brunswick awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Rutgers University New Brunswick?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,052 a year at Rutgers University New Brunswick in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Rutgers University New Brunswick's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Rutgers University-New BrunswickU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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