Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in New Brunswick.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 49,577 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 6,268 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 5,892 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 94%). Every year 80% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,619, and fees were $3,019. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,560 and $3,019 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students49,577 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate94% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 28 miles radius of Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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AVTECH Institute of Technology
4 miles away |
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Kean University
17 miles away |
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College of Staten Island CUNY
17 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Newark
22 miles away |
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Center for Advanced Training and Studies
22 miles away |
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Merit Technical Institute
23 miles away |
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The College of New Jersey
24 miles away |
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New Jersey City University
24 miles away |
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Thomas Edison State University
26 miles away |
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CUNY New York City College of Technology
28 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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Purdue University-Main Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Florida
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Iowa
offers 10 nursing programs |
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Michigan State University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Kansas
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
offers 7 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1993 - 09/30/2009 |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1994 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1997 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Rutgers School of Nursing, Women's Health & Nurse-Midwifery) ACME 03/01/2010 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/25/2004 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1190 to 1400 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $70 |
| Graduates | $70 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $374/credit | |
| In State Students | $374/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $894/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $702/credit | |
| In State Students | $702/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,194/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,830 | $16,830 | $40,230 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,180 | $26,180 | $62,580 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,750 | $46,750 | $111,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $35,100 | $35,100 | $59,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 69% of Rutgers University-New Brunswick's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,765 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,455 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $8,075 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $7,971 |
| Federal Student Loans | 51% | $5,857 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $17,693 |
$16,016
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,640 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,839 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,201 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,280 |
| Over $110,000$27,819 |
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Student Population
35,641
Undergrads
13,936
Graduates
26,459
Women
23,118
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
40% |
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Asian |
23% |
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Hispanic |
12% |
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Non-resident alien |
12% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
