Rutgers University-Newark Acceptance Rate
Newark, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,779
- Admitted
- 13,997
- Yield
- 10.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
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-Newark's acceptance rate has risen from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 78.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,332 to 17,779 (+72%) over that period.
Its 78.7% rate makes Rutgers University-Newark more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
Rutgers University-Newark has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,332 | 6,483 | 62.7% | 1,081 |
| 2015–16 | 11,646 | 7,529 | 64.6% | 1,200 |
| 2016–17 | 13,085 | 8,546 | 65.3% | 1,344 |
| 2017–18 | 13,435 | 8,631 | 64.2% | 1,325 |
| 2018–19 | 13,259 | 8,319 | 62.7% | 1,326 |
| 2019–20 | 13,732 | 9,873 | 71.9% | 1,402 |
| 2020–21 | 13,506 | 10,007 | 74.1% | 1,321 |
| 2021–22 | 14,456 | 11,194 | 77.4% | 1,300 |
| 2022–23 | 14,935 | 11,043 | 73.9% | 1,239 |
| 2023–24 | 17,779 | 13,997 | 78.7% | 1,408 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,730 | 7,782 | 80% |
| Men | 8,049 | 6,215 | 77.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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-Newark's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate is 78.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,997 admitted of 17,779 applicants).
Is Rutgers University-Newark test optional?
Rutgers University-Newark is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Rutgers University-Newark?
Rutgers University-Newark received 17,779 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,997.
Is Rutgers University-Newark getting harder to get into?
Rutgers University-Newark has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 78.7% 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://www.newark.rutgers.edu/.