Rutgers University–Newark
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 950 | 1150 |
| 2021 | 1020 | 1200 |
| 2022 | 1030 | 1270 |
| 2023 | 1060 | 1290 |
| 2024 | 1060 | 1290 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Justice-driven learners
if you care about equity, systems, and reform, Rutgers–Newark puts that at the center of learning.
Civic-minded students
if you want to connect classroom ideas to real-world policy, courts, nonprofits, and communities, this is the place.
Urban explorers
if the city energizes you and you want to study in it, not just near it, Newark becomes part of your education.
Career-ready pragmatists
if you want to graduate with a resume full of internships, Rutgers–Newark helps make it happen.
First-gen & diverse voices
if you're looking for a place where your story isn’t the exception, but the norm, this campus understands you.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Campus-experience seekers
Rutgers–Newark isn’t a leafy quad school; it's deeply urban and commuter-driven.
Residential traditionalists
many students don’t live on campus; dorm life is quieter and limited.
Exploratory wanderers
the academic structure favors mission-driven focus over broad dabbling.
Prestige-brand chasers
while respected in public affairs, it doesn’t carry national Ivy-tier name power.
Rural/nature lovers
this is a city campus in every sense; green space is minimal, and the buzz is constant.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-70°F (10-21°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Hot and humid
fall
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Cool and crisp
winter
25-40°F (-4 to 4°C)
Cold with snow
Four distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters
☀️Average 200 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Historic neighborhood with Portuguese and Latin American eateries
Urban area with restaurants, theatres, and nightlife