by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Rutgers New Brunswick retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 93% students making it past their freshmen year, Rutgers New Brunswick has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in New Jersey, the average is 74.83%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rutgers New Brunswick | 93% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New Jersey | 74.83% |
How many of the estimated 7,042 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 61% of the cohort graduated. After six years 80% had completed their degree, and 81% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Rutgers New Brunswick graduation rate 80%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick? The standard length of time for most students is 4.26 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5,694 | 64% |
| Six Years | 7,042 | 80% |
| Eight Years | 139 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,647 | 19% |
Approximately 1647 students or 19% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1647 students who did not complete their degree?
42 are still enrolled.
976 transferred to another institution.
Rutgers New Brunswick lost contact with the remaining 625 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 42 | 2.6% |
| Transferred | 976 | 59.3% |
| Dropped Out | 625 | 37.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Black / African-American | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| International | 83% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 80% |
| Unknown | 87% |
| White | 85% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Rutgers New Brunswick are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Rutgers University - New Brunswick represent 69% of the students in the class of 2015, and 69.58% of Rutgers New Brunswick bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 61%, first-time students in the Rutgers New Brunswick class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Rutgers New Brunswick graduation rate was 81%, and by the eight year mark, 82% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Rutgers New Brunswick | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 61% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 81% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 82% | 47.82% |
1071 first-time / full-time students or 18% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
42 are still enrolled.
660 transferred to another institution.
Rutgers New Brunswick lost contact with the remaining 381 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 42 | 3.92% |
| Transferred | 660 | 61.62% |
| Dropped Out | 381 | 35.57% |
First-time / part-time students at Rutgers University - New Brunswick represent 0.11% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time, part-time students in the Rutgers New Brunswick class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 30%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Rutgers New Brunswick | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 10% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 20% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 30% | 23.72% |
7 first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Rutgers New Brunswick lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 57.14% |
| Dropped Out | 3 | 42.86% |
2581 Rutgers New Brunswick students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.22% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 80%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 80%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Rutgers New Brunswick | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 80% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 80% | 55.07% |
504 non first-time / part-time students or 20% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
278 transferred to another institution.
Rutgers New Brunswick lost contact with the remaining 212 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 2.78% |
| Transferred | 278 | 55.16% |
| Dropped Out | 212 | 42.06% |
153 Rutgers New Brunswick students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.73% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 57%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 58%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Rutgers New Brunswick | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 57% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 37.80% |
65 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
34 transferred to another institution.
Rutgers New Brunswick lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 3.08% |
| Transferred | 34 | 52.31% |
| Dropped Out | 29 | 44.62% |
