by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 9,118 undergraduates in 2020, Rutgers Newark is a large, public university located in Newark, New Jersey. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Rutgers Newark offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Rutgers Newark can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Rutgers Newark Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rutgers Newark Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Rutgers Newark does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Rutgers Newark Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Rutgers Newark for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Rutgers Newark does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Rutgers Newark offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Rutgers Newark has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,118 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,974 (87.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,144 (12.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,974 | 1,144 | 9,118 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rutgers Newark is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Rutgers Newark #758 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rutgers Newark by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rutgers Newark Diversity Guide.
Rutgers Newark has a total of 245 student athletes, 151 men and 94 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,241,754 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,241,754 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rutgers University - Newark Athletics