Rutgers University–New Brunswick application deadlines for fall 2027
New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public · 37,751 undergrads
Rutgers' regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Early action (Nov 1) has closed. Rolling admission has no fixed deadline, so earlier is safer. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Rutgers due?
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 21days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 Open
Rolling admission
No fixed deadline After Dec 1, rolling on a space-available basis.
Every Rutgers deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.rutgers.edu |
| Regular decision | Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.rutgers.edu |
| Rolling admission | No fixed date | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.rutgers.edu |
Does Rutgers need the SAT or ACT?
Rutgers is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Rutgers University–New Brunswick early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Rutgers University–New Brunswick regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Tue, Dec 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Rutgers University–New Brunswick require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Rutgers is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.rutgers.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Test scores: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.rutgers.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admissions.rutgers.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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