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Rutgers-Newark, the Newark campus of Rutgers University, was founded in 1935 as the University of Newark. It later merged with Rutgers in 1946, by an act of the New Jersey legislature, to become Rutgers-Newark. The University, which sits on 35 acres, offers a variety of degrees to its students and has the following academic divisions:
The official mascot of Rutgers-Newark is the Scarlet Raider and the sports teams are known as the Rutgers Scarlet Raiders. The college has more than 8 sports teams.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law and business and management.
Not all applicants to Rutgers Newark are accepted. Just 49% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Rutgers Newark scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 500 to 600 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Rutgers Newark teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 10,553 students study at the school (in 2007). Rutgers Newark is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Students participate in New Jersey Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University Newark
249 University Avenue Blumenthal Hall
Newark, NJ 07102
General Phone: (973) 353-1766
http://www.rutgers.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,037 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 309 | English, political science, economics, history, international relations, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Law | 259 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 155 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 149 | biology, chemistry, geology, zoology |
| Family And Social Work | 117 | public administration, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science, information science |
| Medicine | 24 | public health, neuroscience |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Media | 11 | journalism |
| Music | 10 | jazz, music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers Newark in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,295 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 829 | 21 |
| First-professional degree | 259 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 57 | 10 |
In 2007, Rutgers Newark had a total enrollment of 10,553 students (8,173 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 93% |
| New York | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Rutgers Newark offers campus housing for 1,269 of its 8,173 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, 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 | 13,085 | 6,442 | 49% | 864 | 13% |
| Men | 6,058 | 3,203 | 53% | 430 | 13% |
| Women | 7,027 | 3,239 | 46% | 434 | 13% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
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 | $ 10,267 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,435 |
| Room and board | $ 10,034 |
| Room charge | $ 6,348 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,686 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,282 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers Newark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262902)
Rutgers Newark has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 181 | 81 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 57 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 44 | $153,967 | 16 | $134,823 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $112,674 | 15 | $102,338 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $106,076 | 6 | $112,069 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $52,210 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 82 | $128,881 | 39 | $115,092 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 81 | $133,204 | 29 | $128,413 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $89,430 | 36 | $95,249 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $76,243 | 30 | $72,148 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $46,959 | 25 | $45,270 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $100,571 | 121 | $86,701 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 0 | 11 |
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
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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