RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK

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Rutgers University-Newark

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Newark, NJ). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall
Newark, NJ 07102
Main Phone: (973) 353-1766
Web Site: www.rutgers.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,872 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 368 male students and 493 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.7% of the student body, while females made up 57.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (16)%, Hispanic (13)%, and Asian (17)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 49.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Rutgers University-Newark reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rutgers University-Newark is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rutgers University-Newark belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New Jersey Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,393
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 12,775
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 23,369

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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