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Rutgers Newark can be found in Newark, New Jersey (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Rutgers Newark.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management.
Rutgers Newark does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 53% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Rutgers Newark centered around 500 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Rutgers Newark are well-paid.
In 2005, 10,246 students were enrolled in the school. Rutgers Newark has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Rutgers Newark student athletes compete in New Jersey Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University - Newark
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall
Newark, NJ 07102
General Phone: (973) 353-1766
Admissions Phone: (973) 353-5205
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 353-5151
http://www.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Newark awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 846 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 250 | English, political science, history, economics, international relations, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, African-American studies, ... |
| Law | 232 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 165 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Science | 154 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics courses, zoology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 125 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 111 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 104 | information science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 101 | public administration, social work |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Media | 8 | journalism |
| Music | 8 | jazz, music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | clinical lab tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience, public health |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers Newark in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,164 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 729 | 19 |
| First-professional degree | 232 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 61 | 11 |
In 2005, Rutgers Newark had a total enrollment of 10,246 students (7,856 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 92% |
| New York | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 88 % |
Rutgers Newark offers campus housing for 894 of its 7,856 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,927 | 4,653 | 47% | 575 | 12% |
| Men | 4,246 | 2,070 | 49% | 246 | 12% |
| Women | 5,681 | 2,583 | 45% | 329 | 13% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
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: (973) 353-5205
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,812 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,410 |
| Room and board | $ 8,984 |
| Room charge | $ 5,654 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 815 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,311 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers Newark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262902)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 353-5151
Rutgers Newark has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 178 | 75 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 39 |
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 | 27 | $142,377 | 11 | $123,335 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 24 | $96,768 | 7 | $103,708 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $98,473 | 8 | $93,056 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $113,598 | 26 | $108,734 |
*: 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 | 90 | $117,252 | 29 | $111,508 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $80,220 | 30 | $81,047 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $65,166 | 40 | $65,738 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $40,874 | 21 | $41,208 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $59,154 | 3 | $45,426 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 192 | $90,784 | 123 | $75,580 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 0 | 14 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Slavic/Baltic/Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Oth
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, Other
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rutgers Newark Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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