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Score: 68/100

Rutgers University-Newark

4-Year Public

📍 Newark, New Jersey 07102

🌐 https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/

Outcomes

B+

79/100

Affordability

65/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

86/100

Prestige

47/100

Quick Stats

10,809

Total Enrollment

68%

Graduation Rate

84%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

79%

Acceptance Rate

$17,425

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Rutgers University-Newark ▼

15% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,654 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$404,857

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,435

1-Year Change

-1.7%

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For parents & investors

The Rutgers University-Newark Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $404,857
Avg rent near campus: $2,435/mo — vs ~$1,061/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07102 (4.7% cap, Newark)

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🏆 Where Rutgers University-Newark Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

of 4 schools

#20

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

of 100 schools

#23

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

of 100 schools

#24

Business Statistics

of 47 schools

#26

Management Information Systems, General

of 97 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,674	$32,436
Room	$9,550
Board	$5,510
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$37,409	$56,171

Financial Aid

85%

Receive Any Aid

56%

Receive Pell Grants

26%

Take Out Loans

$17,425

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$14,840
$30,001 - $48,000	$16,252
$48,001 - $75,000	$17,388
$75,001 - $110,000	$25,608
$110,001+	$32,589

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 348 grads/yr Law 296 grads/yr Accounting 223 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 197 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 196 grads/yr Psychology, General 174 grads/yr Finance, General 167 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 167 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 132 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 89 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 86 grads/yr Social Work 82 grads/yr Public Administration 79 grads/yr Management Science 75 grads/yr Information Technology 69 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 55 grads/yr E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 50 grads/yr Business Statistics 48 grads/yr Neuroscience 47 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 40 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rutgers University-Newark's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

10,809

Total Students

52%

Women

83%

Traditional Age (18-24)

15%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%

Hispanic 28%

Black 16%

Asian 18%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 37%

Off-Campus (Renters) 15%

With Family 48%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,654 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%

25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Rutgers University-Newark?

Tuition at Rutgers University-Newark is $13,674 for in-state students and $32,436 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,425.

What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Rutgers University-Newark a good school?

Rutgers University-Newark has a Repit College Score of 68/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark has a total enrollment of 10,809 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Rutgers University-Newark?

Yes! Approximately 15% of students at Rutgers University-Newark live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,654 students who need rental housing near campus.

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