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Rutgers University - New Brunswick SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1270 to 1480

ACT Range28 to 33

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate58.1%

Rutgers is test-optional, but with about half of applicants submitting SAT scores, a strong result can still sharpen your case. Aim for the upper half of the 1270–1480 SAT range, especially if you are applying to a competitive major; ACT submitters should think roughly 28–33.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rutgers University - New Brunswick facts and stats

Quick Facts

Rutgers University - New Brunswick enrolls 37,985 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Rutgers has a 93% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 84% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Undergrad Enrollment37,985

Freshman Retention93%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate84%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Rutgers University - New Brunswick application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

December 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Rutgers, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for retakes, then aim for the October SAT or September ACT as the last retake for scores to arrive by the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Rutgers, a public Big Ten university, lists in-state tuition at $14,222 and out-of-state tuition at $33,734. With an average merit award of $10,071, out-of-state students may find scholarship opportunities worth reviewing. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline for aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$14,222

Out-of-State Tuition$33,734

Room and Board$15,714

Average Merit Award$10,071

Application Fee$70

Students on Aid35%

Average Aid Package$14,373

Average Debt at Grad$28,227

For out-of-state students, Rutgers’ tuition is $33,734, while in-state tuition is $14,222; room and board adds about $15,714. About 35% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,373. Merit awards average $10,071, with scholarships such as the Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu Scholarship available for students with a 3.80+ GPA. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,227.