Is Rutgers New Brunswick better or Newark better?
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US News has ranked Rutgers - New Brunswick in the top 20 national universities in US for 2022-23. It has been ranked #19, a slight move from #23 from last year. While Rutgers - Newark was at no. 53, it has also moved upwards and among the top 100 public universities in the US. For social mobility, Rutgers-Newark was ranked in the top 10 of national universities at #7 while Rutgers-New Brunswick #63. Since 2019, U.S. News has factored in the school’s success at promoting social mobility by measuring the success of students who received Federal Pell Grants.
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Rutgers University currently houses 7,400 international students and scholars, all hailing from more than 123 nations. The demographics of the FTE enrollments can be checked out from the table given below:
Ethnicity/Race | Headcount |
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White, non-Hispanic | 29.6% |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 27.7% |
Hispanic/Latino | 18% |
International Students | 9.5% |
Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 9.3% |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 3.3% |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 2.3% |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0.1% |
The median salary of the MBA graduates of the Class of 2022 was USD 113,500. Here are the top employers of Rutgers MBA graduates of the Class of 2022:
- Amazon
- Dell Inc.
- Estee Lauder
- Merck & Co.,
- Johnson & Johnson
- PepsiCo
- Kenway Consulting
- Verizon Wireless
- QFS Capital

Rutgers University Newark is classified among R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity as per Carnegie. It has 46 research centers and institutes. Furthermore, it has USD 37 million in annual sponsored research grants. It is a major urban research university with Schools in Arts & Sciences, Law, Business, Criminal Justice, Public Affairs and Administration, and Graduate School. Research facilities at this university include Rutgers University Brain Imaging Center, Advanced Computing, Advanced Imaging, etc.
According to U.S. News & World Report rankings, a few courses at Rutgers University have been ranked among the Top 50 Graduate Schools category in 2025. These course rankings are given below:
Subjects | Rankings (U.S. Based) |
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Criminology | #7 |
Law – Legal Writing | #11 |
Business – Supply Chain Logistics | #15 |
Public Affairs | #21 |
Criminal Law | #40 |
Also, according to Bloomberg Businessweek 2024-25 rankings, Rutgers Business School ranks at #59 in the nation.
The residence halls at Rutgers University Newark are furnished with basic amenities. Things like TV, computer, and decorations will give a homely touch. Note that linens are not furnished by the university. Students can bring sheets, pillows, blankets, pillowcase, towels, etc. Also, bring some 6-7 pairs of casual wear, heavy winter jacket, formal outfits, comfortable shoes, umbrella or raincoat, toiletries and personal care, etc.

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