Colleges in USA

US News has ranked Rutgers - New Brunswick in the top 100 universities in US for 2026-27. It has been ranked #42. While Rutgers - Newark ranks #75.

Rutgers New Brunswick is better for:

• Engineering and Pharmay programs
• Classic college-town feel

Rutgers Newark is better for:

• Business and Law programs
• Easier access to NYC's job market (20 minute-dorect commute to Lower Manhattan via the PATH train)

Yes, Rutgers Uni can be considered worth the tuition costs for Indian students, for the following reasons:

• Just a 50-min car ride away from access to NYC's job market (Amazon, Meta, Google)
• 84% grads employed within 6 months of graduating
• Average graduate salary worth USD 69,000 (INR 66.5 Lakhs) per year

Rutgers University New Brunswick ranks among the top 5% universities in the US for ROI, 20 years after graduation.

• The year-one median salary of Rutgers New Brunswick grads is USD 70,000 (INR 67.4 Lakhs) per year
• Over 90% grads employed after 6 months of graduating

Indian students are not required to submit a separate application for International student scholarships at Rutgers New Brunswick. The university automatically considers them for the same. 

However, for most other merit-based financial aids at Rutgers, the deadline to apply is Dec 1, 2026.

Yes, students can change their programme at Rutgers New Brunswick pending an approval from Rutger's Admission Office.

To apply for a change of program, students need to submit an online change of program/degree/concentration form to Office of Admissions.

You are also advised to consult the academic advisor at Rutgers, before going through with the same.

Yes, Rutgers does consider student applications with backlogs as long as they are cleared within the due time.

The university considers all aspects of a student's application, including:

• past academic record
• participation in extracurriculars
• scores in standardized tests like SAT/ACT (optional)
• valid proof of English proficiency

Yes, Rutgers Uni allows students to pay their tuition costs in monthly payments via the RUTPP. There is a USD 55 (INR 5.3 K) fee to enroll in semester plans, and a USD 65 (INR 6.3 K) fee to enroll in the annual installment plans. 

Partial Payment plan for fall/spring involves paying 50% of the balance plus USD 25 (INR 2.4 K) by the due date. The remaining balance split into two subsequent payments.

To know more, check finance.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers has 3 main campuses - New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The basic differences between them are as follows:

• New Brunswick is the largest and flagship campus of Rutgers Uni and offers a traditional college-town feel with Division I sports
• Newark campus is a more urban and career-focused campsues with a heavy commuter population
• Camden is generally more accessible and offers a smaller, more intimate campus experience

The Harvard University tuition fee varies widely by programme for Indian students. The annual UG tuition fee is around USD 62.2K (INR 59.9L) which goes upto around INR 81 L to INR 85 L when added components like room, board and fees. 

Postgraduate tuition fee for Indian students ranges from INR 53L to INR 80L per year (depending on the course). For Law courses under Harvard Law School, the tuition fee and living expenses can go up to USD 110,000 (INR 1.05 Cr) to USD 115,000 (INR 1.1 Cr) per year. 

(USD 1 = INR 96.34)