Rutgers University–New Brunswick acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024 · deadlines from Rutgers's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Rutgers acceptance rate by year
39,899 of 68,614 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 65.3% for Fall 2023.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68,614 | 39,899 | 58.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 43,347 | 28,326 | 65.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 41,654 | 27,612 | 66.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 43,161 | 29,419 | 68.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 41,263 | 27,618 | 66.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 41,286 | 25,277 | 61.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 41,348 | 24,854 | 60.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 38,384 | 22,186 | 57.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 36,677 | 20,884 | 56.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 35,340 | 20,657 | 58.5% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Rutgers deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Rutgers Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Rutgers's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By January 31 (admit, deny, waitlist or defer to RD)
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By February 28
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Rutgers
Rutgers offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Rutgers
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
Approximate: reading and math ranges added.
What counts
What Rutgers weighs
From section C7 of Rutgers's Common Data Set 2023–24.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essays
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Cost
What Rutgers costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Rutgers's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Rutgers's 58.1%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Rutgers admissions
What is Rutgers's acceptance rate?
Rutgers admitted 39,899 of 68,614 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58.1%. That is down from 65.3% for Fall 2023. Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024.
Is Rutgers test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Rutgers is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Rutgers's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: December 1, 2026. Check Rutgers's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored about 1310–1500 on the SAT (Fall 2024). A score at or above about 1500 is in the top quarter of enrolled students. This range is approximate: it adds the college's reading and math section ranges, because no total-score range is published.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick Common Data Set 2023–24
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Rutgers first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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