New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Founded in 1766, Rutgers University is a public land-grant research university located in Newark, New Jersey. It is known for its high rankings, strong reputation, and excellent academic programs, attracting international students from around the world.
According to an unofficial source, Rutgers University is ranked #41 among National Universities, #15 in Top Public Schools, #172 in Best Value Schools, and #51 for its Undergraduate Engineering Programs. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and the second oldest in New Jersey, being one of the nine colonial colleges established before the American Revolution.
According to the Rutgers University enrollment data for 2023-2024, the total number of students is 10,809, with more than 7,000 being undergraduates and almost 3,000 being graduates. The unofficial information suggests that the acceptance rate at Rutgers University is 76%, indicating that the university's admission process is fairly easy. Below are the enrollment statistics for Rutgers University for the 2022-2023 academic year:
| Particular | Statistics 2022-2023 |
|---|---|
| Total Undergraduates | 7,417 |
| Total Graduates | 3,392 |
| Total Students enrolled | 10,809 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
According to the 2024 enrollment data, Rutgers University welcomed 7,417 undergraduate students from various backgrounds, including over 140 international students. The largest groups included White, non-Hispanic; Hispanic/Latino; Asian, non-Hispanic; and Black or African American students. Below, you can find details about the different ethnic backgrounds of undergraduate students at Rutgers University:
| Ethnicity/Race | Headcount 2024 |
|---|---|
| Nonresident aliens | 148 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2,581 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 1,398 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1,545 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 9 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 1,367 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 7 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 178 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 110 |
Rutgers University has seen a positive trend in its acceptance rate over the years. Previously, the acceptance rate ranged from 71% to 77%, but it has now risen to 78%. Additionally, the number of applications has also gone up. From 2019 to 2021, the number of applications was between 13,000 and 14,000, and it has now increased to over 17,000. Below are the enrollment statistics and acceptance rate for Rutgers University over the years:
| Year | Application Received | Application Enrolled | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 17,779 | 1,408 | 78.73% |
| 2022-2023 | 14,935 | 1,239 | 73.94% |
| 2021-2022 | 14,456 | 1,300 | 77.43% |
| 2020-2021 | 13,506 | 1,321 | 74.09% |
| 2019-2020 | 13,732 | 1,402 | 71.90% |
| University City | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
|---|---|
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 2,81,764 |
