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73.9%Acceptance
$16,586Tuition
7,187Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$74,479Earnings
#7 in New JerseyPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,586
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,348
Average Net Price
$19,407
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,060
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$18,414
Books & Supplies
$1,391
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,037
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
55.7%

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 $14,840
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,252
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,388
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,608
$110,001+ $32,589

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,840 annually at Rutgers-Newark, while those making over $110,000 face $32,589. The average net price sits at $19,407 across all income levels. Over four years, most students invest around $77,628 total. This urban campus serves a predominantly working-class population, with 55.7% receiving Pell Grants.

Graduates carry a median debt of $21,500, translating to $228 monthly payments. With median earnings of $74,479 ten years out, loan payments represent just 3.7% of monthly income. The 69.7% loan repayment rate reflects the economic mobility this public university provides. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than many community colleges while accessing a full research university. First-generation college students from Newark's diverse neighborhoods find both affordability and proximity to home.

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