Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers University is many things. The largest institution in New Jersey, Rutgers offers endless academic and college life opportunities, all of which can be found in greatest number at the New Brunswick campus, the largest of all Rutgers locations.

One of the oldest schools in the nation, Rutgers New Brunswick comes with a long tradition, which can be seen in its historical ivy-covered campus buildings.

Rutgers’ hundreds of undergraduate and graduate programs of study provide something for everyone, including the natural, physical and social sciences, the liberal, fine and performing arts, business, engineering and everything in between.

Rutgers is also known for its highly varied graduate and undergraduate research activities, which encompass everything from cancer prevention to evolutionary studies to studies in preschool education.

Student life is equally substantial and diverse, with hundreds of student organizations to choose from, an award-winning school newspaper, campus art galleries, theatre performances, concerts, coffee shops and much more.

Academic pre-requisite requirements for prospective undergraduates vary from one department to another. All undergraduate applicants must submit an application with a fee, transcripts and SAT or ACT scores.

Admissions are fairly selective, as the majority of admitted Rutgers students were in the top 25% of their high school class and had SAT scores higher than 1400. Graduate applicants must look at individual requirements for their department of study.

A state school, Rutgers offers a comparatively low tuition for in-state residents. Undergraduate financial aid encompasses academic scholarships, which require a minimum grade point average of 3.0, as well as need-based federal aid like Pell grants, work-study programs and loans.

Graduate students may apply for these same sources of aid and may also receive full-tuition fellowships or assistantships from their department of study.

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