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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/ Piscataway is the largest campus of Rutgers University, and is predominantly located in the city of New Brunswick and the Piscataway Township. It was established on November 10, 1766. This campus is further sub divided 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 University New Brunswick has its own student center, convenience stores, libraries, and dining halls. It offers various programs and degrees in several fields of study.
‘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 University - New Brunswick are nicknamed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and their official mascot is the Scarlet Knights.
Rutgers is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Rutgers is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Rutgers does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670.
Rutgers has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Rutgers had 34,449 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Rutgers offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
83 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
General Phone: (732) 932-1766
Admissions Phone: (732) 932-3770
Financial Aid Phone: (732) 932-7755
http://www.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,363 | economics, political science, English, history, sociology, library science, social studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 696 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 666 | biology, cell biology, chemistry, physics courses, biotechnology, animal genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, ... |
| Engineering | 656 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, ceramic engineering, engineering science, ... |
| Business And Management | 517 | human resources, finance, labor relations, accounting, marketing, business management, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 470 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, educational administration, English teaching, school counseling, foreign language teaching, ... |
| Media | 465 | communication studies, journalism |
| Medicine | 351 | pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroscience |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 315 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 314 | social work, public policy analysis |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 265 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 168 | statistics, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 132 | art studies |
| Music | 99 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 96 | drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 92 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 83 | environmental studies, natural resources management, environmental science |
| Architecture And Planning | 73 | environmental design, urban planning |
| Fine Arts | 65 | art history and criticism |
| Animal Science And Care | 61 | animal science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 46 | food science, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 46 | nutrition sciences |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | plant sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Law | 1 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,948 | 88 |
| Master's degree | 1,576 | 72 |
| Doctor's degree | 332 | 58 |
| First-professional degree | 190 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 4 |
In 2005, Rutgers had a total enrollment of 34,449 students (30,577 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 89% |
| New York | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Rutgers offers campus housing for 13,988 of its 30,577 (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 | 25,462 | 15,437 | 61% | 5,121 | 33% |
| Men | 12,644 | 7,533 | 60% | 2,510 | 33% |
| Women | 12,818 | 7,904 | 62% | 2,611 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
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 | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (732) 932-3770
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,221 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,819 |
| Room and board | $ 8,838 |
| Room charge | $ 5,378 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 815 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,311 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (732) 932-7755
Rutgers has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 853 | 310 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 378 | 287 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 238 | 174 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 131 | $131,040 | 22 | $122,484 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 47 | $96,647 | 19 | $87,065 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $78,764 | 22 | $73,984 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $43,366 | 8 | $52,260 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 199 | $116,207 | 73 | $88,821 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 455 | $114,377 | 111 | $107,701 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 205 | $78,580 | 128 | $74,662 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 148 | $63,906 | 106 | $60,359 |
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $38,644 | 39 | $36,090 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $55,121 | 7 | $49,359 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 858 | $92,935 | 391 | $75,863 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 266 | 198 | 464 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 111 | 155 | 266 |
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
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
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pharmacology
Physics, Other
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% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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