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Rutgers University – (Updated 2021)

Written by  Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Mon, January 22, 2018 8:37 PM   Updated on Tue, December 7, 2021 7:53 AM   9 mins read
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Rutgers University is one of the best universities in New Jersey. It is well known as New Jersey State University. It was established in 1766 and became one of the leading research institutes. Rutgers University is the eighth oldest university among the Universities present in the United States, which provide higher education. 

Rutgers University is famous for its research as it has almost 300+ research centers on the campus.

Rutgers University has 3 campuses all over New Jersey State. Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University – Camden,  Rutgers University- Newark. 

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The campus in New Brunswick is the main campus among the campuses of Rutgers University. It was ranked 63rd, in the National Universities ranking. Rutgers University-New Brunswick has been offering 150+ courses for its students. It is offering courses in both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

The following are the few courses offered by Rutgers University-New Brunswick:

Masters courses:

  • MS in Information Technology
  • MBA
  • Masters in Accounting
  • Masters in Information Technology and Analytics, etc.

Bachelors Courses:

  • BS in Business Analytics
  • BS in Supply chain Management
  • BS in Marketing
  • BS in Accounting, etc.

Rutgers University also offers a few courses at the Doctoral level like Ph.D. in Finance, Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Ph.D. in Information Technology, etc.

The Average Fee is a bit different for In-state students and International students. The Average fee for International Students is around $30,000 to $50,000 based on the courses students selected. The Average fees for In-State students are between $ 15,003 to $ 33,000 based on the courses applied.

Rutgers University-New Jersey

Rutgers University is the leading University In New Jersey State, US.So, It is called State University. It intakes the students three times a year. It accepts students in Summer, Winter, and Spring periods. All the Campuses of Rutgers University follow the Semester end academic calendar.

Rutgers University also offers scholarship facilities to their students to complete their education. It has 400+ courses in graduate programs. The top courses in Rutgers University-New Jersey are BS in Accounting, Masters in Finance, BS and Masters in Supply chain Management, MS in Computer science, B.Sc in Agriculture and Food System, B.Sc in genetics, Etc.

The Average tuition fee for Joining Rutgers University is around $ 31, 700. But the fees vary based on the courses taken by the students.


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Rutgers University – Camden

Rutgers University- Camden, one of the 3 campuses of famous Rutgers University, in New Jersey State. It was located in the south Region and it is the combination of Both College of South Jersey and South Jersey Law School. Rutgers University- Camden was founded in 1926. The Campus of Rutgers University – Camden offering Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral courses along with Nursing and Law courses

The Acceptance rate of Rutgers University- Camden is more when compared to its other campuses. The acceptance rate is up to 79%. It offers different courses like Psychology, Physics, and Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Art, Performing Arts and Designs, etc.

The Average fee in Rutgers University- Camden is $15,657 for In-State Students and $32,299 for Out-state students.

Rutgers University – Newark

Rutgers University- Newark is one among the campuses of famous Rutgers University. It was founded in 1906 in Newark, the largest city in New Jersey State. Rutgers University – Newark is highly famous for its higher education in Criminal justice. It also provides various courses under different departments like Business and Management, Law, etc., 

The acceptance rate of Rutgers University- Newark is about 74% is less when compared to the Camden campus but high when compared to other Schools. The top courses offered in the Newark campus are Criminal justice, Sociology, Finance, and Financial Management, Social work, Accounting, Information Technology systems, etc.

The Average fees in Rutgers University- Newark campus is $ 14,826 for In-State students and $31,608 for International students. Average fees are the combination of both fees and Tuition fees.

Rutgers University World Ranking

Rutgers University was ranked the best ranks in many of the university ranking surveys. Rutgers University has been ranked between 751-800th ranks as per QS World University rankings. It was ranked 635th rank as per US World report- Global Universities ranking

Rutgers University also gets world rankings based on the courses too. It was ranked 92th as per The Times Higher Education survey on PG Business and Economic Courses for 2021.

Rutgers University Courses

As Rutgers University is famous in New Jersey state, It also offers different courses for its students. The 3 campuses of Rutgers University offer almost 150+ majors in Masters and 400+ different courses in Bachelors along with Doctoral level courses and Certificate Courses.

The Following are the Courses offered at Rutgers University- 3 campuses:

  • Bachelors and Masters in Accounting
  • MA. Anthropology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology and NeuroScience
  • Chemistry
  • Criminal justice
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Economics
  • Entomology
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Geological Sciences
  • Journalism and Media Studies
  • Law
  • Liberal Studies
  • Medical Imaging Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Marketing
  • BA in Music
  • Metrology, etc

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Rutgers University Fees

As Rutgers University is a well known University in the United States, the course fees are also a bit expensive. The University is offering Graduate, UnderGraduate, Doctoral Courses along with Certificate Courses. So, the fees are also different based on the major selected by the students.

Courses OfferedDurationFees in INR
BS in Accounting4 yearsAround 20,58,300 INR /year
Bs in Marketing4 yearsAround  20,58,300 INR/ yr
Bs in Supply Chain Management4 yearsAround 20,58,300 INR/ yr
BA Anthropology4 yearsAround  22,10, 900 INR/ yr
BA Criminal Justice4 yearsAround 22,11,550 INR/yr
B.Sc Entomology4 yrsAround 24,83,623 INR/yr
MBA 21 monthsAround 34, 10,100 INR/ yr
Masters in Financial Analysis1 yearAround 22,17,226  INR /year
Masters in Information Technology and Analytics1 yrAround  26,18,800 INR/ yr
MSc in Physics and Astronomy2 yearsAround 11. 2 lakhs /yr
MSc in Clinical Laboratory Science2 yrsAround 79,150 INR/yr
MA in Liberal Studies 2 yearsAround 2 lakhs/yr

Rutgers University Fees for International Students

As an International student, Students need to pay the application fee and some student fees for the University. The Application fee for Indian Students to apply for Rutgers University is Around Rs.5,300 – 5,954/- INR.

The application fee for international students is $70- $80. It also offers financial aid for its students, who perform well in academics. The University also provides Scholarships for International students. And also Federal loan facility is available for the students.

Rutgers University Costs

As an International student, the cost of living is a little bit expensive when we compare it to the local area. The International students have an on-campus housing facility to live in. If any of the students want to live outside the University campus, they need to spend more than the usual amount.

The expenses are also different for In-state Students and Out-State Students.

CostsIn-stateOut-State( International Students)
Room and meals$ 14,308$ 14,380
Books and supplies$1,350$ 1,350
Other fees$ 4,493$ 1,431
Total$ 20,151$ 20, 735

Rutgers University Acceptance Rate

The Average acceptance rate for Rutgers University is between 55-56% for the 2021-2022 academic year. It decreased when we compare them with the previous year’s acceptance rates. It is hard to get selected into the university as the university authority is highly selective among their applicants. 

The acceptance rate of the students totally depends on their GPA Scores and SAT & ACT  test scores.

Rutgers University Notable Alumni

Rutgers University has a large alumni base. It has about 140 alumni groups in and around the United States and throughout the world. Many former students from Rutgers University are well settled in their lives and even famous for their works in their respective fields.

 The list of  Notable Alumni of University:

The following is the notable Alumni list of University

Alumni NamesFields
James GandolfiniActor- “ The Sopranos”
Elizabeth Warren Famous Politician
Paul RobesonActor, Singer, athlete
Carli LloydSoccer Player
Philip Roth Novelist
Mohammad SanuAmerican Football Player
Kurt SutterScreenwriter
Judiea PearlComputer Scientist
Ray Stark Film Producer
Sekhar KammulaFilm Director
Ron Harper Jr.Basket Boll Player

FAQs

✅ What is the GPA requirements to enter into Rutgers University?

Ans: Like every University, Rutgers University also selects the students based on their GPA and other exams scores like TOEFL, GRE, etc. A minimum GPA of 3.73 is required to enter Rutgers University. Rutgers University wants its students to be above average in their academics in their high school

✅ Is there any Scholarship facility available for International Students at Rutgers University?

Ans: Yes, Rutgers University provides a scholarship facility for International students. Students do not need to fill special application forms to get scholarships. All the students who enter the campus are eligible for a scholarship facility. The Scholarships like Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship are available for transfer students from other Universities. There are other Scholarships like Scarlet Scholarship, Rutgers Presidential Scholarship, National Scholarship. Trustee Awards, Chancellors Promise, etc. 

✅ What are documents needed for the application process?

Ans: The students who are applying for Rutgers University need to provide the necessary documents while applying for the admissions. They also need to provide the transcript documents for the Non-English certificates. Documents like Passport, Essays, Financial documents, Immunization records, English Language proficiency scorecards, etc., are common for Both graduates and Undergraduates students. 

✅ Can I do part-time jobs while studying at Rutgers University?

Ans: Yes, international students can work while studying at Rutgers University. But, this facility is only available for students with F-1 and J-1 visas sponsored by Rutgers University. The work hours are limited to 20 hrs per week during semester time and Unlimited during vacation time. Rutgers University also provides an On-Campus working facility for the students in the form of Graduate Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, Fellowships, Employment in a company on campus, etc. 

✅ Do I need to take GMAT or GRE exams to admit to the graduate program at Rutgers University?

Ans: Yes, students need to attend the GMAT exam to enter Rutgers University. Students need to attend the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, MELAB, etc are additional exams for International students. GMAT scores are mainly required for doing MBA at Rutgers University. GMAT scores also vary based on the specialization in MBA. The average GMAT score for entering Rutgers University is 642. As well as the average GRE score is 298 required to join Rutgers University.


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Rachit believes in the power of education and has studied from the top institutes of IIIT Allahabad, IIM Calcutta, and Francois Rabelias in France. He has worked as Software Developer with Microsoft and Adobe. Post his MBA, he worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group across multiple geographies US, South-East Asia and Europe.

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