New Brunswick

Discover Rutgers

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is a member of the country's most prestigious group of research universities and a preeminent university worldwide.

By the Numbers

It’s plain to see how Rutgers University–New Brunswick stacks up against the competition.

73%
Undergraduate students who receive financial aid

2020-2021

$644M
Investment in research and development

FY2021 data

$61.6M
Funding from the National Institutes of Health

2023 data

Sometimes, Bigger Really Is Better

A diverse student body of more than 50,000 with hundreds of majors, 800+ organizations, and virtually limitless resources empower new ideas and drive endless opportunities.

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A Part of History

A land-grant college and one of the oldest universities in America, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers students a centuries-old tradition of academic excellence and innovation.

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One Eye on the Future

Our Mission

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is dedicated to teaching, research, and service, and is responsible for carrying out the chancellor-provost's bold vision for excellence and equity.

Looking Beyond

Rutgers–New Brunswick is poised to deliver on its promise to serve the public; to be an inclusive and intellectually stimulating place where all can flourish; and to transform lives in New Jersey and around the world.

Focus on Excellence

In clinics and centers, in labs and libraries, in the field and across the globe, Rutgers faculty and students generate knowledge, build pathways to success, advance economic progress, improve lives, and enrich humanity.