Academic and research powerhouse. Stellar faculty. Engaged students. Devotion to community. Whether organizing local food drives, volunteering at health clinics abroad, or researching the causes of autism, Rutgers–New Brunswick provides real-world experiences to prepare you for life. Get ready for an unparalleled adventure!

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of three universities within the Rutgers system. The others are:

Rutgers University–Camden
Rutgers University–Newark

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Academics

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

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17

Schools and Colleges to Choose From

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#22

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

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Academics
My hope is to teach and have some type of influence on education policy.
Chelsie R.
Africana Studies and History
Chelsie's Story
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.
6-year PharmD
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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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#29

Best Value Colleges Among Public Colleges

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#31

Best College Values Among Public Colleges

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Paying for College
These 32 projects will save students close to $1.6 million in the course of the year.
Lily Todorinova
Undergraduate Experience Librarian
University Libraries
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Campus Life

Lead. Serve. Engage. Be part of a spirited university community with 750+ student clubs and organizations, countless social and leadership opportunities, and easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.

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    Rutgers is full of diverse options of involvement and fun to be had every day! Your ‘RUcket list’ is simply your Rutgers’ bucket list made to take advantage of all those opportunities. As you progress throughout college, the thought is that items on your list will be crossed off year […]