Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Rutgers University - New Brunswick?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Rutgers. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Rutgers University - New Brunswick:

Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is in an urban setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Newark Liberty International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

New Jersey elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

New Jersey's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are not allowed on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Rutgers University - New Brunswick about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Rutgers University - New Brunswick? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
  1. 1. Rutgers Day
  2. 2. Dance Marathon

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