Rutgers University-New Brunswick Acceptance Rate
New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 43,347
- Admitted
- 28,326
- Yield
- 27.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate has risen from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 65.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,941 to 43,347 (+36%) over that period.
Its 65.3% rate makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,941 | 19,324 | 60.5% | 6,412 |
| 2015–16 | 35,340 | 20,657 | 58.5% | 6,607 |
| 2016–17 | 36,677 | 20,884 | 56.9% | 6,466 |
| 2017–18 | 38,384 | 22,186 | 57.8% | 6,268 |
| 2018–19 | 41,348 | 24,854 | 60.1% | 7,036 |
| 2019–20 | 41,286 | 25,277 | 61.2% | 7,315 |
| 2020–21 | 41,263 | 27,618 | 66.9% | 6,551 |
| 2021–22 | 43,161 | 29,419 | 68.2% | 7,105 |
| 2022–23 | 41,654 | 27,612 | 66.3% | 7,780 |
| 2023–24 | 43,347 | 28,326 | 65.3% | 7,681 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 23,021 | 15,274 | 66.3% |
| Men | 20,326 | 13,052 | 64.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–720 | 51% |
| SAT Math | 640–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 5% |
How Rutgers University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate is 65.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (28,326 admitted of 43,347 applicants).
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick test optional?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick received 43,347 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 28,326.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick typically scored 630–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 640–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick getting harder to get into?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 65.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/.