First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 31, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 | February 28, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.rutgers.edu · checked October 1, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Rutgers University-Newark course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus I (21:640:135) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Calculus I & II (21:640:135 & 21:640:136) | |
| Biology | 4 | General Biology I & II (21:120:101 & 21:120:102) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | General Chemistry I (21:160:115) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | English Composition I (21:355:101) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English Composition I (21:355:101) | |
| United States History | 4 | History of the United States I (21:512:201) | |
| Psychology | 4 | Principles of Psychology (21:830:102) |
Show all 45 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus I (21:640:135) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Calculus I & II (21:640:135 & 21:640:136) | |
| Biology | 4 | General Biology I & II (21:120:101 & 21:120:102) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | General Chemistry I (21:160:115) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | General Chemistry I & II with Labs (21:160:115…General Chemistry I & II with Labs (21:160:115, 21:160:113, 21:160:114, and 21:160:116) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | English Composition I (21:355:101) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English Composition I (21:355:101) | |
| United States History | 4 | History of the United States I (21:512:201) | |
| Psychology | 4 | Principles of Psychology (21:830:102) | |
| Statistics | 4 | Statistics (21:220:203) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computers & Programming I and II (21:198:101 and 21:198:102) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Introduction to Economics, Macro (21:220:102) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Introduction to Economics, Micro (21:220:101) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | History of Western Civilization II (21:510:202) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Intro to Environmental Sciences (11:375:101) | |
| European History | 4 | History of Western Civilization I (21:510:201) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Human Geography (01:450:103) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary Spanish I & II (21:940:101 & 21:940:102) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Computers & Programming I (21:198:101) | |
| Art History | 4 | Intro to Art History I & II (21:082:101 & 21:082:102) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Music Theory I (21:087:121) | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Intro Africana Studies (21:014:111) | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 4 | Calculus I (21:640:135) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary Chinese I & II (21:165:101 & 21:165:102) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Intro to Comparative Politics (21:790:203) | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | Introduction to Cybersecurity (21:198:351) | |
| Drawing | 4 | Intro to Drawing (21:080:121) | |
| English Language and Composition and English Literature and Composition | 4 | English Composition I & II (21:355:101 & 21:355:102) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary French I & II (21:420:101 & 21:420:102) | |
| French Literature | 4 | Intermediate French I (21:420:131) | |
| French Literature | 5 | Intermediate French I & II (21:420:131 & 21:420:132) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary German I & II (21:470:101 & 21:470:102) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary Italian I & II (21:560:101 & 21:560:102) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Elementary Japanese I & II (21:565:101 & 21:565:102) | |
| Latin | 4 | Elementary Latin I & II (21:580:101 & 21:580:102) | |
| Latin | 4 | Elementary Latin I & II (21:580:101 & 21:580:102) | |
| Music Theory Aural Subscore | 4 | Music Theory II (21:087:122) | |
| Music Theory Nonaural Subscore | 4 | Music Theory I (21:087:121) | |
| Physics B (no longer active) | 4 | Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I & II…Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I & II (21:750:203 & 21:750:204) | |
| Physics B (no longer active) | 5 | Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I & II with…Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I & II with Labs (21:750:203, 21:750:204, 21:750:205, and 21:750:206) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Calculus-Based Introductory Physics I (21:750:214) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | Calculus-Based Introductory Physics II & Lab…Calculus-Based Introductory Physics II & Lab (21:750:214, & 21:750:216) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Calculus-Based Introductory Physics I (21:750:213) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Calculus-Based Introductory Physics I & Lab…Calculus-Based Introductory Physics I & Lab (21:750:213 & 21:750:215) | |
| Physics I Algebra-Based | 4 | Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I with Lab…Algebra-Based Introductory Physics I with Lab (21:750:203 & 21:750:205) | |
| Physics II Algebra-Based | 4 | Algebra-Based Introductory Physics II with Lab…Algebra-Based Introductory Physics II with Lab (21:750:204 & 21:750:206) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | Precalculus (21:640:114) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Intermediate Spanish I (21:940:131) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | Intermediate Spanish I & II (21:940:131 & 21:940:132) | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Art and Design | 4 | Design Fundamentals (21:085:102) | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | 3-D Design Fundamentals (21:085:103) | |
| US Government and Politics | 4 | American National Government (21:790:201) |
Source: sasn.rutgers.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 187 |
| Psychology | 167 |
| Finance | 167 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 156 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 132 |
| Accounting | 116 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 86 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Social Work | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management | 75 |
| Management Information Systems | 55 |
| Neuroscience | 43 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Economics | 29 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 26 |
| Art/Art Studies | 22 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| History | 14 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9 |
| Journalism | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 |
| Legal Studies | 2 |
| Management Science | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Physics, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.7 of 20
Elevation
35 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
28.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,640 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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