Public Institution
Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers-Newark occupies a compact 38-acre campus in the University Heights section of Newark. Students can cross-register for courses at the neighboring New Jersey Institute of Technology. The campus is known for its diversity, and houses specialized programs such as the School of Public Affairs and Administration and the Institute of Jazz Studies.
Programs
33
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,119
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
52/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$16,586
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $35,348/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Rutgers Newark's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 56% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,840 | $59,360 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,252 | $65,008 |
| $48K – $75K | $17,388 | $69,552 |
| $75K – $110K | $25,608 | $102,432 |
| $110K+ | $32,589 | $130,356 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $16,586 | $66,344 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Rutgers Newark
33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.