Rutgers University–New Brunswick undergraduate students hail from all 50 states/U.S. territories and over 100 countries around the world.
91.5% of students return for their second year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The six year graduation rate for RU–NB undergraduates is 84.4%.
In the 2023 cycle, Undergraduate Admissions at Rutgers University-New Brunswick participated in almost 2,000 recruitment and outreach events worldwide, and welcomed over 20,000 guests to campus for the Admitted Student Open House.
In 2022-2023, the Office of Financial Aid disbursed over $441M in aid to 72.3% of the undergraduate student population.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick graduated a talented class in 2023, with the Registrar conferring 13,415 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.
The Division of Enrollment Management at Rutgers University–New Brunswick (EM–NB) is driven by research, galvanized by progress, and motivated by a relentless commitment to student access and academic excellence. EM–NB works at the intersection of administration and innovation to set enrollment strategy, foster student success, and inform university policy and practice. Through the areas of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, and One Stop Student Services, EM–NB attracts the best and brightest students to Rutgers’ flagship campus, supports them through their time on the banks, and celebrates their graduation each year.
The Rutgers University—New Brunswick Office of Undergraduate Admissions serves to engage and enroll undergraduate students who are prepared to thrive, inspired to become active members of the campus community, and who will contribute to the diversity of thought and experiences represented by the institution. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions achieves this through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of a high-achieving, dynamically talented, and diverse student population. Through programs, communications, and services, Admissions aims to convey the rigor, spirit, and promise of a Rutgers education to the state, the nation, and the world.
The Rutgers University—New Brunswick Office of Graduate Admissions supports graduate programs in enrolling a diverse and inclusive graduate student community committed to excellence in research, innovation, and service. Through a highly collaborative approach, the Office of Graduate Admissions strives to implement best practices in recruitment, marketing, communications, and admissions processes to enhance the prospective and incoming graduate student experience across all New Brunswick programs.
The Office of Financial Aid provides the highest quality service to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in pursuit of their academic goals. The office is committed to assisting students and families in planning for and meeting expenses associated with attendance at the university. The team strives to bridge the gap between the cost of education by providing equal opportunities and access to financial resources. The office empowers students through financial literacy resources to make informed decisions about managing finances and preparing for the future.
The Office of the Registrar serves as the custodian of student academic records. Through personalized, high-quality service, the office maintains accurate and confidential student records, supports registration, transcripts and verifications, posting of grades and degrees, changes in residency, registration calendars, name and address changes, and awarding of diplomas, all while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. It provides and maintains essential processes and responds to inquiries with confidentiality and integrity for students, faculty, and administrators.
The One Stop Student Services Center at Rutgers University–New Brunswick represents an integrated and coordinated cross-functional service in the areas of financial aid, student accounts, and registration. Through strong customer service and effective use of technology, the center serves as a “single point of service” across these areas to promote a progressive, simplified, and consistent student experience and a culture that supports student satisfaction and success.
