by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Rutgers University-Newark, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University-Newark ran $17,250 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $36,762. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $3,028 in-state and $3,028 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,222 | $33,734 |
| Fees | $3,028 | $3,028 |
| Total | $17,250 | $36,762 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Rutgers University-Newark cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Rutgers University-Newark tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Rutgers University-Newark is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Rutgers University-Newark Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Rutgers University-Newark has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,536 | $29,737 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,900 | $30,600 |
| One Year Ago | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,222 | $33,734 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Rutgers Newark has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $38,233 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.30%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $17,991. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.30%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $38,342.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,991 | $38,342 |
| In 2 Years | $18,764 | $39,990 |
| In 3 Years | $19,570 | $41,708 |
| In 4 Years | $20,410 | $43,500 |
| In 5 Years | $21,287 | $45,369 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $163,540, compared with about $76,735 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Rutgers University-Newark, go to the Rutgers University-Newark Financial Aid page.
