New Brunswick, NJ
Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 65% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 41,286 | 25,277 | 7,315 | 61% |
| 2020 | 41,263 | 27,618 | 6,551 | 67% |
| 2021 | 43,161 | 29,419 | 7,105 | 68% |
| 2022 | 41,654 | 27,612 | 7,780 | 66% |
| 2023 | 43,347 | 28,326 | 7,681 | 65% |
Fall 2023 applicants
15,274 of 23,021 women and 13,052 of 20,326 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 65% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 28,326 of 43,347 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
43,347 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 7,681 enrolled.
No. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 65% — it has become less selective.