by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Rutgers University-New Brunswick, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University-New Brunswick ran $17,929 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $37,441. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $3,707 in-state and $3,707 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,222 | $33,734 |
| Fees | $3,707 | $3,707 |
| Total | $17,929 | $37,441 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Rutgers University-New Brunswick charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Rutgers University-New Brunswick tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Rutgers University-New Brunswick Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,536 | $29,737 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,900 | $30,600 |
| One Year Ago | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,222 | $33,734 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $38,939 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.30%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $18,700. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.30%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $39,051.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $18,700 | $39,051 |
| In 2 Years | $19,504 | $40,730 |
| In 3 Years | $20,343 | $42,481 |
| In 4 Years | $21,218 | $44,308 |
| In 5 Years | $22,130 | $46,213 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $166,570, or about $79,765 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, check out the Rutgers University-New Brunswick Financial Aid page.
