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Interested in attending Rutgers University - Newark?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Rutgers University - Newark, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

71
%
Acceptance rate
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Rutgers University - Newark?

71%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Rutgers Newark accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 36,785 people applied and 26,254 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
14163 / 19508 (73%)
Men
12084 / 17277 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Rutgers University - Newark:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Rutgers University - Newark, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Rutgers University - Newark by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Rutgers Newark considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Rutgers University - Newark?

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended Rutgers Newark were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Rutgers University - Newark. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification
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