More selective than 53% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | — | — | — | 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-Newark compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Rutgers University-Newark has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | 70% | 38% | $28,014 |
| 14 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | 71% | 70% | $18,173 |
| 15 | Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | 51% | $23,125 |
| 16 | Caldwell University | 71% | 57% | $24,691 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Rutgers University-Newark
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rutgers University-Newark admissions questions
What is the Rutgers University-Newark acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Newark accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,997 of 17,779 applicants were admitted.
Does Rutgers University-Newark require the SAT or ACT?
Rutgers University-Newark does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Rutgers University-Newark?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,408 of 13,997).
Is Rutgers University-Newark getting harder to get into?
Rutgers University-Newark accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Rutgers University-Newark'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-Newark overview