- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,425 a year (2022–23)
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Rutgers University Newark reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rutgers University Newark reviews each application.
Rutgers University Newark GPA requirements
Rutgers University Newark 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 Newark hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rutgers University Newark acceptance rate
Rutgers University Newark admitted 26,254 of 36,793 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rutgers University Newark is a public 4-year university in Newark, New Jersey, with 7,989 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Rutgers University Newark looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
Rutgers University Newark didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Rutgers University Newark 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 $17,425 a year at Rutgers University Newark 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
Can I get into Rutgers University Newark with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rutgers University Newark admitted 71% 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 hard is it to get into Rutgers University Newark?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Rutgers University Newark admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Rutgers University Newark accept?
Rutgers University Newark's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 26,254 of 36,793 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Rutgers University Newark test optional?
Check Rutgers University Newark's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rutgers University Newark was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does Rutgers University Newark look for?
Rutgers University Newark requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to 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 important is GPA for getting into Rutgers University Newark?
A lot: Rutgers University Newark requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, test scores, 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 Newark give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Rutgers University Newark awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Rutgers University Newark ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Rutgers University Newark requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Rutgers University Newark look at legacy status?
No. Rutgers University Newark doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Rutgers University Newark?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,425 a year at Rutgers University Newark 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 Newark's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rutgers University-NewarkU.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.
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