Tuition Costs At Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers University in New Brunswick offers a high-quality academic foundation and experiential learning at a lower cost than private universities. The tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year vary depending on residency status and program choice. For undergraduate New Jersey residents, the tuition fee is $12,900, while out-of-state students pay $30,600. These figures do not include additional expenses such as room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, which can total approximately $13,909 to $18,153 per year. Rutgers also offers financial aid, scholarships, grants, and tuition payment plans to assist eligible students with the cost of attendance.

In-state tuition fees

Rutgers University in New Brunswick offers a high-quality academic foundation and experiential learning at a lower cost than private universities. The tuition fees for in-state students are outlined below.

The in-state tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year are $17,239. This is the "sticker price", which includes tuition and fees. The total cost, including room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, is $35,766. The net price, which is the average cost after aid and scholarship funds are deducted, is $22,369.

Compared to the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,560, Rutgers University--New Brunswick is more expensive. However, it is important to note that the cost of attendance varies based on school affiliation, campus, and program. For undergraduate students residing in New Jersey, the in-state tuition is $12,900. Room and board charges total $13,909 per year, with additional costs for books and supplies ($1,350), administrative or academic fees ($3,363), and other miscellaneous expenses ($4,244). Thus, the total annual cost for residents attending full-time is $35,766.

Additionally, Rutgers offers financial aid to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, student employment, loans, and tuition payment plans. 75% of Rutgers students receive financial aid, and the average financial aid offer for first-year students is $14,633 in need-based aid and $10,073 in merit-based aid. The university also has programs like Scarlet Guarantee, which offers a "last-dollar" financial aid award to cover the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees.

Out-of-state tuition fees

The out-of-state tuition fees for Rutgers University in New Brunswick are $36,001 for the 2023-24 academic year. This is significantly more expensive than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of $27,320. The total cost for out-of-state students is $53,466, which includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses.

For students on F-1 and J-1 visas, Rutgers University in New Brunswick charges a minimum of $1,054 per credit hour for the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to tuition and mandatory fees, these students will incur additional expenses, including the Rutgers SEVIS administration fee (SAF) of $250, annual medical insurance and health services fees, books and supplies each semester, travel to and from the U.S., and other costs of living.

The net price for out-of-state students receiving need-based aid is $43,076 on average. This is the average cost of the university after aid and scholarship funds are discounted from the total cost.

Scholarships and grants

Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers a range of scholarships and grants to help students fund their education. The university provides merit-based scholarships and need-based programs, with no separate application required for scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on academic credentials, artistic talent, athletic achievement, community service involvement, unique hobbies or traits, and personal background.

Merit-Based Scholarships

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick has a single scholarship award process for all merit-based awards for fall first-year students.
• The university bases scholarship decisions on the student's first choice of school, academic strength, performance, and overall competitiveness of the applicant pool.
• Scholarships are renewable if the student maintains full-time enrollment status and meets the minimum academic criteria.
• The Mason Gross School of the Arts considers artistic talent within the applicant pool and does not follow the single scholarship award process.
• Rutgers is a sponsoring institution for the National Merit Scholarship Committee's College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Award ($1,000 per year, renewable for four years).
• Rutgers offers several endowed scholarships ($500–$5,000 per year) funded by alumni donors for descendants of the class years 1940, 1941, 1949, 1970, 1978, 1982, 1983, and the Rutgers College Class of 1980.
• The Theodore J. and F. Elizabeth Kirsch Southern California endowed scholarship is offered to first-year students residing and attending public high school in San Jose, San Mateo, and Palm Desert, California.
• The Vincent R. Kramer Merit Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, in the amount of $1,766. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership qualities, with preference given to descendants of Rutgers Alumni Association members.
• The Kevin Apuzzio Endowed Memorial Scholarship is for students with emergency services experience.
• The Rutgers September 11th Memorial Scholarship is for dependent children of New Jersey residents whose death was a direct result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
• The FIRST scholarship is a $20,000 merit-based scholarship for high school seniors who actively competed on a FIRST team.

Need-Based Programs

• The Bridging the Gap Program helps New Jersey undergraduate students reduce college costs by covering remaining in-state tuition and fees after applying other need-based aid.
• The Scarlet Guarantee is a "last dollar" financial aid award that covers the cost of in-state tuition and eligible fees for first- and second-year students.
• The Garden State Guarantee (GSG) reduces out-of-pocket costs and limits debt for New Jersey residents attending in-state public colleges or universities.
• The Road to Success Transfer Scholarship assists New Jersey transfer students in reducing college costs by closing the gap between federal and state support sources and the balance of tuition and fees.
• The International Chancellor's Scholarship offers up to $17,000 per year to non-sponsored international students with F-1 visas enrolled as first-year or transfer students at Rutgers–Camden.
• The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship covers a minimum of 50% of tuition for first-year international students dedicated to advancing intercultural learning and understanding at Rutgers–Camden.
• The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is a competitive award for students attending any of the 19 New Jersey community colleges and members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
• The Francis B. and Paige D. L'Hommedieu Scholarship offers $1,750–$3,500 per year to eligible transfer students from New Jersey community colleges.
• The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) II provides funding of up to $1,250 per semester for eligible NJ STARS students transferring from NJ community colleges to four-year universities in the state.
• TheDream.US scholarships provide up to $29,000 for community college transfer applicants and up to $33,000 for high school graduates obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Room and board

The room and board fees are included in the total cost of attendance, which is the sum of tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. For in-state students, the total cost is $35,766, while for out-of-state students, it is $53,466.

It is important to note that the cost of room and board can vary depending on personal choices and school or college affiliation within Rutgers University—New Brunswick. Students electing to live off-campus should budget at least the same amount as on-campus room and board, which is $13,909 per year. Off-campus students should also anticipate higher miscellaneous living expenses, with an estimated budget of $11,418 for these costs.

Additionally, students on F-1 and J-1 visas will incur additional expenses, such as the Rutgers SEVIS administration fee, annual medical insurance, health services fees, books and supplies, travel costs, and other living expenses.

The room and board charges, along with tuition and fees, are billed directly to the student by Rutgers University—New Brunswick.

Additional costs

The cost of attendance at Rutgers University–New Brunswick varies based on school affiliation, campus, and program. The following is a breakdown of the additional costs for students attending Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

Room and Board

On-campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $13,909 per academic year. Students who choose to live off-campus should budget at least this amount for their living expenses.

Books and Supplies

Students will need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,350 annually.

Administrative or Academic Fees

Other administrative or academic fees amount to $3,363 for the year.

Miscellaneous Expenses

Students should also plan for miscellaneous expenses throughout the year, estimated at $4,244 for on-campus students and $11,418 for off-campus students.

Total Annual Cost

Taking into account the above additional costs, the total annual cost for residents attending Rutgers University–New Brunswick full-time is $35,766. For out-of-state students, the total annual cost is $53,466.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Rutgers University–New Brunswick students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $17,535 in 2019/2020. The net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the average cost of room and board and other expenses. It's important to note that the net price will vary based on factors such as family income, assets, and individual financial need.

Financial Aid

57% of full-time undergraduate students at Rutgers University–New Brunswick received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and fellowships from the institution or federal, state, or local government agencies. This aid averaged $12,785 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Additionally, 27% of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government, with an average award of $5,533 for 2019/2020.

Federal Student Loans

42% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,142, and 6% of undergraduates took out private student loans averaging $20,429.

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