Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Piscataway, NJ. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Piscataway, NJ · Small city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	37,751
Acceptance rate	58%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1270–1480 · 50% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1240–1460
ACT (middle 50%)	28–33
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	85%
First-year retention	92%
Student–faculty ratio	15:1
Cost of attendance	$36,993 in-state · $56,505 out-of-state
Application fee	$70

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Rolling

Most popular majors: Business, Computer science, Health professions & nursing, Engineering, Biology.

Rutgers campus map

Campus map of Rutgers University–New Brunswick in Piscataway, NJ, showing Rutgers College Avenue Campus, Gardner A Sage Library, College Avenue Gym and Zimmerli Art Museum, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Rutgers University–New Brunswick and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Rutgers College Avenue Campus, Gardner A Sage Library, Archibald S. Alexander Library, Zimmerli Art Museum, College Avenue Gym, Rutgers Geology Museum.

Around campus

Places to eat: Jimmy's, Diesel & Duke, Hansel and Griddle, Mamoun's Falafel, tacoria, Efe's Mediterranean Grill
Coffee: Hidden Grounds Coffee, EastWest, Truly Yogurt, Starbucks, Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House, Friend's Cafe
Nightlife: Scarlet Pub, Kellys Korner, Ale 'N Witch Pub
Shops: Spina Records, NJ Two, Barnes & Noble, Kilmer Square
Museums and culture: New Brunswick Senior Center, Stress Factory Comedy Club, Parker Adult Day Center, Metlar-Bodine House Museum
Groceries: 7-Eleven
Parks: Johnson Park, Kossuth Park, Liberty Square Park, Buccleuch Park

Nearest train: New Brunswick.

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