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Rutgers University - Newark

Rutgers University - Newark
249 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102-1896

Official telephone: (973) 353-1766
Fax number: (973) 353-1440
Website: https://www.newark.rutgers.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jason Hand,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 973 353-5205
973 353-1440 (fax)
mthornton@
ugadm.rutgers.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: December 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $65
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II required of some
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: required of applicants who will not have a secondary school diploma from an accredited secondary school by expected date of entrance; may also be required of GED holders
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives: 5 required, 5 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Educational Opportunity Fund Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 60%
Average SAT I: 514 verbal, 554 math
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 16
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 10,332
Number of applicants offered admission: 6,483 (63%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,010 (16%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 3%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable

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