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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate71.4%

Rutgers Newark’s 71% acceptance rate gives you room to be strategic, not casual. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your profile. Otherwise, focus on strong grades, solid course rigor, and a clear application.

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

Rutgers University - Newark facts and stats

Quick Facts

Rutgers University - Newark enrolls 7,989 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Rutgers Newark has an 84% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Newark, NJ

Undergrad Enrollment7,989

Freshman Retention84%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Rutgers University - Newark 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

March 15

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 plan to submit scores to test-optional Rutgers Newark, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes and possible superscore gains. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is usually the last fall retake that will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Rutgers Newark lists in-state tuition at $14,222 and out-of-state tuition at $33,734. With an average merit award of $10,008, merit scholarships can help offset costs, and 63% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$14,222

Out-of-State Tuition$33,734

Room and Board$16,074

Average Merit Award$10,008

Application Fee$70

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$14,490

Average Debt at Grad$24,350

At Rutgers Newark, out-of-state tuition is $33,734, while in-state tuition is $14,222, with room and board adding $16,074. About 63% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $14,490. Merit awards average $10,008, with Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society scholarships requiring a 3.80+ GPA and ranging from $8,000 to $16,000. Students graduate with average debt of $24,350.