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66.3%Acceptance
$17,239Tuition
36,357Students
85%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$74,479Earnings
#3 in New JerseyPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$17,239
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,001
Average Net Price
$23,519
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,715
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$18,414
Books & Supplies
$1,391
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,345
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
36.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,885
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,532
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,578
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,020
$110,001+ $33,460

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Cost Overview

Most families at Rutgers pay far less than the $33,345 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $15,885 per year, while those from middle-class families making $48,000-$75,000 pay $17,578. Even families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay $24,020, which is $9,000 less than the full cost. Over four years, this means total costs range from about $64,000 for low-income students to $134,000 for the wealthiest families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,500, translating to monthly payments of $228. With median earnings of $74,479 ten years after graduation, these payments represent less than 4% of income. The 69.69% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. In-state students get the best deal here since 83% of students are New Jersey residents who pay $17,239 in tuition rather than the $36,001 charged to out-of-state students.

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