Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Summary
What makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick unique?
Rutgers University is a public land-grant research university founded in 1766, with a current undergraduate enrollment of roughly 35,000. The university is the second-oldest institution of higher education in New Jersey and, with campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, is the largest university in the state. Rutgers’ tuition and fees for in-state students are less than half the cost of those for out-of-state students, making it an affordable option for NJ residents.
Rutgers has a variety of extracurricular opportunities for students including a study abroad office that offers programs in over 50 different countries. Beyond academics, Rutgers’ Scarlet Knights athletic teams compete in the BIG10, and enjoys a local football rivalry with Princeton. Rutgers University is made up of 175 academic departments including competitive medical, dental, and English programs.
The main university campus is in a suburban setting and sprawls over 2,500 acres. Classes follow a semester-based academic calendar and the current student-faculty ratio at Rutgers is 16:1, which is low for a large state institution. Rutgers students get to enjoy a vibrant food and bar scene in New Brunswick and are only a train ride away from both New York City and Philadelphia. Notable alumni include U.S. Women’s National Team player Carli Lloyd, actor James Gandolfini, and American economist, Milton Friedman
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (Program in American Language Studies (PALS) Intensive English Program)
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Public Health Programs (PHPB) ? Baccalaureate only level programs offered outside a school of public health
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 24 Reviews-
Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983You are asking this in the present tense; since I graduated 32 years ago I cannot answer it. Really, you should screen out people 5 years after graduation.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering , Class of 1996Campus events, job fairs, alumni outreach, mentoring.
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975I'm sure it's way different now
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1980I sought out these opportunities. I don't think the school did as good a job as should helping with career prep as it did with academics.
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Alumni
Communications, Class of 1998Too numerous to mention for this survey.
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Alumni
Public Policy, Class of 2015Career Center and Networking Events + an internship requirement with professional development included
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Alumni
Bacholers , Class of 2015They have a Career Center that is available for students and alumni. They provide resume building, interview training and role playing, and job postings. The Career Center also comes to classrooms to talk about their services
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Alumni
Spanish, Class of 2003certificate programs in translation and interpretation.
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Alumni
Technical Theatre, Class of 2010Lots of hands on experience on stage management teams for multiple shows; opportunity to talk with people working in the business
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Alumni
biology, Class of 2015online classes labs research opportunities
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Alumni
MS Ecology and Evolution, Class of 2007Lots of interaction with professors (who can help introduce you to professionals) and some with professionals, during field trips. Much more difficult to take advantage of these benefits when you are part-time.
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1980TV, Radio and Film studios
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 24 Reviews-
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989I was a commuter and worked so i was very independant
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Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983Today? No idea but I imagine they are worried about jobs and debt.
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Alumni
history, Class of 1982it was a long time ago
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Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1995I attended RU over twenty years ago so I don't know anymore.
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1980It was a very large student enrollment, so very diverse and eclectic. Most in my circle were semi-serious but nor overly party-oriented.
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Alumni
Communications, Class of 1998Don't know what you mean.
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Alumni
international development, Class of 1984VERY AVERAGE, typical state school kids: can't afford private school, not good enought to get high scholarships.
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Alumni
hebraic studies, Class of 1984Dorm life was noisy and filled with parties. Some students were serious about their studies and others were there because it was where their friends were.
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Alumni
Bacholers , Class of 2015The students at Rutgers Camden Campus are culturally diverse. However, majority of them are Caucasian. African American, Latino, Indian are the other races/ethnicities.
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Alumni
Spanish, Class of 2003Bright students from all over New Jersey, and the world.
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Alumni
Technical Theatre, Class of 2010Rutgers is such a big school there is a wide variety of students and personalities
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Alumni
biology, Class of 2015really diverse everyone is motivated and involved in many things
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Alumni
MS Ecology and Evolution, Class of 2007Multi-cultural school in NJ so lots of races, etc. However, in the ecology program, it is mostly white, middle class with some Asian descent mized in. Very little African American.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 24 Reviews-
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989they were adequate. lecture halls mostly.
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Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983I expect good. Have not been there since 1983.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982Some new, some older. For the most part very nice
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Alumni
history, Class of 1982i have no idea. it was a long time ago
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Alumni
American Studies, Class of 1980Don't know the current status, but my sense is that facilities are better now than they were forty years ago
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975They were just like they r now
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1980Modest, old, not very well maintained.
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Alumni
Communications, Class of 1998All filled with various forms of state of the art equipment for the students, although most of the buildings are quite old.
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Alumni
hebraic studies, Class of 1984When I went there, there were no computers. The dorms, classrooms and dining hall, at that time, were up to date and comfortable.
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Alumni
Bacholers , Class of 2015The facilities are above satisfactory and offer many tools that would not otherwise be available for free.
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Alumni
Spanish, Class of 2003Good computer labs, fair classrooms. I am not very familiar with dorms or dining halls, but I would rate the dorms poor from my experience, and the dining halls good.
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Alumni
There is a large dining hall, and an enormous library. It has dozens of classroom and several computer labs.
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Alumni
Technical Theatre, Class of 2010Some facilities are very new and updated, some are a little old and run down
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Alumni
biology, Class of 2015some are old, but they are all still up to date the dining halls have great food, the dorms are kept well
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Alumni
MS Ecology and Evolution, Class of 2007Excellent facilities -- some are a bit dated (not including the historic buildings, but more the ones built in the last 30-40 yrs), but well kept.
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Alumni
English, Class of 2000extensive, open for student use
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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 2013passable, but by no means state of the art
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 24 Reviews-
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989I was a commuter and focused only on academics and work
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Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983Who knows? I was in graduate school and didn't bother with such things (another point where you need to screen out people--ask for undergraduate degrees within 5 years).
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982Fraternities, sororities , various sports and clubs
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979there is something for everyone
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1998Horseback mounted patrol, Seeing Eye puppy raising, Experimental farms
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1980The radio station, WRNU, and the school paper, The Observer.
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Alumni
Communications, Class of 1998Each group is unique unto itself.
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Alumni
Public Policy, Class of 2015We have a lot of charity organizations that do a LOT every year for not jut within the school but abroad as well & our Greek Life is superb
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Alumni
hebraic studies, Class of 1984The cost at the school were awesome, and clearly, the athletic department is first class. There were living quarters that were meant to duplicate various different countries and teach those languages.
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Alumni
Bacholers , Class of 2015Tunnel of Oppression, Monks creating a Mandela, Discussion Panels on pressing topics, Color Run's
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Alumni
Spanish, Class of 2003Foreign language housing. Campus religious groups.
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Alumni
MS Ecology and Evolution, Class of 2007Not sure as I attended grad school part time. Football seemed to be fun, traveling into NYC, and the food truck scene was always talked about.
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