Rutgers University

To get admission to Rutgers University, the general requirements are given below:

• UG: A high school qualification is required by Rutgers University for admission. Subject requirements are also required for English, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science, Other courses
• PG: A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to graduate courses
• English language proficiency test score: Rutgers University Newark accepts TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo scores

Yes, international students seeking admission to Rutgers can submit an IELTS score to show their English language proficiency. Other equivalent tests are also accepted. The minimum scores required for UG courses are given below:

In the world, Rutgers University ranks at #801-850 in 2025 as per a top-ranking publisher. It ranks at #771-780 in 2026. This shows that there has been a sight improvement in the QS World University rankings of this university. As per U.S. News & World Report, Rutgers ranks at #645 in the Global Universities category in 2025-26. 

As per a top-ranking publisher, Rutgers University Newark has been placed at #82 in the 2024 National Universities category edition. Whereas, in the year 2023, the university was placed at #115 position in 2023. This means in the US category rankings, Rutgers University ranking has improved in 2024. In the Global Universities category, this university is placed at #631 for 2024-25.

A few of the famous personalities who went to Rutgers University are given below:

According to the official statistics, Rutgers University overall placement rate is 89%. The employment details are given below:

• Percentage of students employed: 71%
• Further study: 17%
• Alternative plans: 1%

Rutgers Uni UG tuition fee is around USD 35,000. Whereas, the national average tuition fee is around USD 27,000. This means that when compared with the national average, Rutgers University Newark is expensive. Students are also required to pay the housing fee, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. The total cost to study at Rutgers University can be INR 54,000+. 

Some of the courses chosen by Rutgers University – Newark graduates are:

• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Finance
• Psychology
• Biology
• Economics
• Marketing
• Political Science and Government
• Computer Science

Rutgers University offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs. At the UG level, over 55 majors and at the PG level, 51+ programs are offered. Study areas of the UG courses are Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Business, and Nursing. A few of the study areas of the PG courses are Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Psychology, etc. The two most popular programs of this university among international students are MBA and MS in Computer Science. The schools & colleges at Rutgers are:

• Graduate School
• Rutgers Business School
• Rutgers Law School
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Criminal Justice
• Public Affairs and Administration

The popular majors at Rutgers University Newark are:

• Finance
• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Marketing / Marketing Management
• Business Administration and Management
• Biology / Biological Sciences