Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
78,105 applied, 45,790 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.
What does Rutgers cost?
$24,897 a year in-state
Out of state: about $45,722 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $36,096.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,090
$30,000–$48,000
$17,496
$48,000–$75,000
$18,838
$75,000–$110,000
$24,156
over $110,000
$34,232
Sticker, in-state
$36,096
In-state, with aid
$24,897
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $39,649 a year, against $18,824 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,825 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does Rutgers need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 50% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1410 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is Rutgers University–New Brunswick test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Rutgers is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Rutgers University–New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
59% for fall 2025: 45,790 of 78,105 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310 to 1500 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Rutgers University–New Brunswick cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,838 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $36,096.
How much does Rutgers University–New Brunswick cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Rutgers is $39,649 a year, against $18,824 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $24,897 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,825 tuition gap gives about $45,722 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Rutgers University–New Brunswick application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
