by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Rutgers Newark degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Rutgers Newark measures up.
Rutgers Newark is ranked #1,621 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within New Jersey, it ranks #32 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Rutgers Newark offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions | #5 of 7 |
| Other Public Administration | #5 of 7 |
| Public Administration | #5 of 7 |
| Neurosciences | #56 of 174 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | #59 of 179 |
| Biology | #59 of 179 |
| Business Information Systems | #75 of 114 |
| General Management Information Systems | #75 of 114 |
| Management Information Systems | #80 of 121 |
| Business Administration / Management | #128 of 266 |
Below is the detailed Rutgers Newark value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Rutgers University-Newark is ranked #5 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #32 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Rutgers Newark financial aid page to be sure.
Rutgers University-Newark is ranked #1,621 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Rutgers University-Newark is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rutgers Newark costs about $22,101. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $88,404 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,690 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,703 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,101 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $88,404 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Rutgers Newark net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Rutgers Newark costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rutgers Newark degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $142,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,404 | #1,621 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,812 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $142,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,404 | #32 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,812 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rutgers Newark shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,840 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,252 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,388 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,608 |
| Over $110K | $32,589 |
About 85% of Rutgers Newark undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,780 per year. Get more details on the Rutgers Newark financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Rutgers Newark cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.