Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - NewarkAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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249 University Avenue Newark, NJ 07102
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Academic Electives 5
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended SAT: No policy as of now, ACT: No policy as of now
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Admissions Office
Address
249 University Avenue
Newark
NJ
07102
Fax
(973) 353-1048
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Recommendations X
Interview X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
State Residency X
Ethnicity X
Academic GPA X
Class Rank X
Essay X
First Generation to Attend College X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
72% of 13,732 applicants were admitted
Women
73% of 7,635 applicants were admitted
Men
70% of 6,097 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,921 (19%) of 9,873 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,051 (19%) of 5,589 admitted students enrolled
Men
870 (20%) of 4,284 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
Not Reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 520-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5%
Score of 600 - 700
24%
Score of 500 - 600
58%
Score of 400 - 500
13%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 500-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
19%
Score of 500 - 600
58%
Score of 400 - 500
21%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
4%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
52%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 51%
Top half: 84%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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