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Rutgers University New Brunswick is the largest campus of Rutgers University, New Jersey's public university system. It is predominantly located in the city of New Brunswick and the Piscataway Township. Established November 10, 1766, Rutgers is one of the oldest universities in the United States.
The school is subdivided into smaller campuses which include College Avenue, Cook/ Douglass, Busch, and Livingston. These campuses include more than 15 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. Every campus at Rutgers has its own student center, convenience stores, libraries, and dining halls.
The Daily Targum is the official and largest student paper at Rutgers University and The Rutgers Centurion is the monthly conservative magazine. The sports teams of Rutgers are nicknamed the Scarlet Knights.
For more information about the school, please read CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with Rutgers career services director.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, engineering, science, media, and liberal arts.
Rutgers does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 520 to 630 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 550 and 670.
Some professors at Rutgers are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Rutgers, in 2007-2008, had 34,804 students (33,089 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big East Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University New Brunswick
83 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
General Phone: (732) 932-1766
http://www.rutgers.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,957 | economics, English, political science, history, sociology, library science, Spanish language, social studies, ... |
| Science | 828 | biology, cell biology, chemistry, physics courses, biochemistry, molecular genetics, biotechnology, molecular biology, ... |
| Engineering | 622 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, ceramic engineering, industrial engineering, engineering science, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 597 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Business and Management | 522 | finance, human resources, accounting, labor relations, marketing, business management, management science |
| Media | 515 | communication studies, journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 437 | social work, public policy analysis |
| Medicine | 389 | pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroscience |
| Education and Teaching | 293 | elementary school teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, educational administration, science teaching, math teaching, foreign language teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 219 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 216 | exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 185 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 144 | mathematics, statistics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 100 | environmental science, environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Art Studies | 91 | art studies |
| Music | 86 | music performance, music |
| Architecture and Planning | 82 | urban planning, environmental design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 78 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 71 | drama, dance |
| Animal Science and Care | 68 | animal science |
| Fine Arts | 54 | art history and criticism |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 40 | food science, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | plant sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Law | 1 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,454 | 89 |
| Master's degree | 1,469 | 71 |
| Doctor's degree | 431 | 63 |
| First-professional degree | 248 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rutgers had a total enrollment of 34,804 students (33,089 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 89% |
| New York | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Rutgers offers campus housing for 14,378 of its 33,089 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Brunswick, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29,547 | 16,478 | 56% | 5,840 | 35% |
| Men | 14,678 | 8,187 | 56% | 2,891 | 35% |
| Women | 14,869 | 8,291 | 56% | 2,859 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,488 |
| Room and board | $ 10,639 |
| Room charge | $ 6,232 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,431 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,724 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262900)
Rutgers has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 814 | 350 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 164 | 140 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 446 | 366 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 152 | $171,618 | 44 | $154,272 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 57 | $113,879 | 44 | $103,115 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 26 | $88,011 | 38 | $83,501 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $62,794 | 23 | $56,699 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $85,572 | 9 | $89,596 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 255 | $142,366 | 158 | $105,117 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 407 | $135,784 | 117 | $129,702 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 190 | $95,024 | 146 | $92,736 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 121 | $77,962 | 97 | $73,623 |
| Instructor | academic year | 48 | $52,626 | 43 | $42,373 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $69,434 | 10 | $53,998 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 782 | $110,472 | 413 | $92,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 272 | 185 | 457 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 107 | 140 | 247 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Meteorology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rutgers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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