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Collaboration. Creativity. Innovation. These are the hallmarks of our community of learners and researchers. Become part of it.

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Schools and Colleges to Choose From

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Among Public National Universities, "America's Best Colleges"

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My hope is to teach and have some type of influence on education policy.
Chelsie R.
Africana Studies and History
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There’s so much education a pharmacist can do from a retail standpoint. I believe I can change more lives by serving marginalized groups.
Megha S.
Pharmacy
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The Value of a Rutgers–New Brunswick Degree

Rutgers grads are in demand. More than 750 employers and graduate schools come to campus each year to recruit our students. Obtain an exceptional education at an affordable price. We are the only NJ research university included in Kiplinger's 100 Best College Values among American public colleges and universities.

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Among Public Colleges, "Best Value Colleges 2017: The 300 Schools Worth the Investment"

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Best Public Colleges for Big Paychecks

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These 32 projects will save students close to $1.6 million in the course of the year.
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    There are many big adjustments that come with leaving home and heading to college for the first time. Students have to adapt dorm living, navigate a new campus, and face college level classes. However, one of the biggest struggles I faced was losing the luxury of having home cooked meals […]