More selective than 79% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
51% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rutgers University-New Brunswick over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 730 |
| SAT math | 660 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1310 | 1500 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 650–730 | 660–770 | 28–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | 630–720 | 640–760 | 28–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rutgers University-New Brunswick compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel | 51% | 91% | $10,016 |
| 5 | Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | 54% | 10% | $9,766 |
| 6 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | 54% | 89% | $15,086 |
| 7 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | 58% | 33% | $6,838 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 58% | 84% | $24,406 |
| 9 | The College of New Jersey | 62% | 86% | $27,646 |
| 10 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | 65% | 73% | $16,504 |
| 11 | Rutgers University-Camden | 66% | 67% | $18,745 |
| 12 | Drew University | 68% | 70% | $24,280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admissions questions
What is the Rutgers University-New Brunswick acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 28,326 of 43,347 applicants were admitted.
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick require the SAT or ACT?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 51% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
The middle 50% of Rutgers University-New Brunswick enrolled first-year students scored 1310–1500 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (7,681 of 28,326).
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick getting harder to get into?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Common Data Set 2023-24; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rutgers University-New Brunswick overview