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Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ
Figures on this page come from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. This school has not been individually reviewed, so there is no ranking, aid-policy, or GPA guidance below.
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $55,166 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,420 |
| $30k–$48k | $16,338 |
| $48k–$75k | $17,806 |
| $75k–$110k | $22,867 |
| Over $110k | $33,018 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $55,166 (out-of-state) · $35,654 in-state.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $65,680 | $69,209 |
| $30k–$48k | $65,352 | $68,864 |
| $48k–$75k | $71,224 | $75,051 |
| $75k–$110k | $91,468 | $96,383 |
| Over $110k | $132,072 | $139,169 |
64% of students here graduate within six years. If the degree takes a fifth year, budget roughly one more year at the prices above — ask the school what share of students finish in four.
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask Rutgers University-Newark how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at Rutgers University-Newark
71% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check Rutgers University-Newark's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
At Rutgers University-Newark: 82 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $71,778 median earnings (Computer and Information Sciences, General.)
Applicant demand has grown far faster than faculty and seats, so many universities cap CS enrollment, admit to it directly, or require a competitive internal application after enrolling.
Check: Whether the school admits to CS directly, and whether switching into CS later is restricted — the answer changes your real odds more than your test scores do.
At Rutgers University-Newark: 711 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $60,001 median earnings (Finance and Financial Management Services.)
Many undergraduate business schools admit their own cohort at application time and are more selective than the university overall; others admit only after two years of coursework.
Check: Whether the business school is direct-admit for first-years, and if not, what GPA the internal application actually requires.
At Rutgers University-Newark: 28 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $29,374 median earnings (Fine and Studio Arts.)
Admission usually turns on an audition or portfolio judged by the department, which can outweigh grades and test scores in either direction.
Check: Audition/portfolio dates and prescreen requirements — many fall well before the regular application deadline.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at Rutgers University-Newark in engineering, nursing or architecture, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of Rutgers University-Newark, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. · Social Sciences | $26,875 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $32,925 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. · Business | $60,001 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. · Business | $52,858 | — |
| Biology, General. · Biological Sciences | $22,503 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. · Business | $58,382 | — |
| Marketing. · Business | $43,100 | — |
| Social Work. | $33,755 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Computer Science | $71,778 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. · Business | $65,486 | — |
| Political Science and Government. · Social Sciences | $32,467 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. · Visual & Performing Arts | $29,374 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is Rutgers University-Newark a reach, target, or safety for you?
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