Rutgers University - Newark
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Rutgers University - Newark?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Rutgers Newark accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 17,779 people applied and 13,997 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 10% 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
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- 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.
Rutgers Newark is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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
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