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How strong are the academics at Rutgers University - Newark?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
30
Average class size
42%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Rutgers Newark has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
111
10-19
244
20-29
267
30-39
133
40-49
82
50-99
77
100+
34

Honors Programs

Rutgers University - Newark has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Rutgers Newark's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Rutgers University - Newark:

84%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
68%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Rutgers University - Newark's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Finance, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Accounting
148.6
158.68
168.76
178.84
188.92
199

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 5
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 186
  • Neuroscience 42
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 0
Business
  • Finance, General 190
  • Accounting 157
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 112
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 111
  • Business Administration and Management, General 78
  • Management Information Systems, General 63
Communication
  • Journalism 20
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 82
  • Information Science/Studies 4
Engineering
  • Geological/Geophysical Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Portuguese Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 16
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 194
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 9
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 9
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
  • Applied Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
  • Physics, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 199
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 86
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 34
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 43
  • Sociology, General 25
  • Economics, General 22
  • Anthropology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 28
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Music, General 1

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