Rutgers University
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Admission rate
61%
Undergrad enrollment
50,000
Test policy
Test Required
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.55–3.90
SAT middle-50%
1190–1400
ACT middle-50%
26–32
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
Rutgers University offers 3 tracked merit aid scholarships with top awards up to $20,000/year.
Presidential Scholarship
$15,000 – $20,000/year (renewable)
Competitive; top academic profile
SAS Dean's Scholarship
$8,000 – $14,000/year (renewable)
Varies by school within Rutgers
Scarlet Award
$3,000 – $8,000/year (renewable)
Automatic merit award
Application Information
Test policy: Test Required
In-state tuition: $16,282/year
Out-of-state tuition: $33,005/year
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