Across backgrounds, interests, and perspectives, our diverse student body shows up ready to connect, to contribute, and to be part of something bigger.
About Rutgers–New Brunswick
As a Big Ten university and leading public research institution, Rutgers–New Brunswick brings together academic rigor, real-world access, and a student body from across New Jersey and around the globe. This is where students come to do more—with their time, their ideas, and their future.
New Jersey's Flagship University
Being the state's flagship means leading, serving, and expanding what's possible. That commitment shapes how we teach, research, and engage with the world. With strengths across science, medicine, the humanities, and the arts, and as a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Rutgers–New Brunswick connects students and faculty to a national network of leading research universities, redefining what a public university can be.
#1
Public university in New Jersey
U.S. News & World Report
Top
20
Public university in the nation
for the fourth year in a row
U.S. News & World Report
Ranked
#2
For social mobility among the 18 institutions in the Big Ten Conference
$300M+
Research portfolio across STEM, the humanities, and the arts
Where Progress Takes Shape
Under Chancellor Francine Conway's leadership, Rutgers–New Brunswick is building a stronger, more connected university. Working together, we are expanding access, supporting student well-being, and advancing academic excellence.
The Big Ten Conference brings national competition and undeniable school pride, while the Big Ten Academic Alliance grants access to shared resources across leading universities.
A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), and the Universities Research Association (URA), Rutgers–New Brunswick provides top faculty, research, and resources to support serious academic work and real-world outcomes.
Busch, Livingston, College Avenue, and Cook/Douglass: Each campus has its own unique vibe, and one will feel right for you.
Discover a true college town with big-city energy. Restaurants, music, the arts, and live events are never far, with easy access to New York and Philadelphia, too.
Chartered in 1766, Rutgers has been part of major moments in American history. That legacy shows up today as together we continue to grow, adapt, and move forward.
Our Leadership
Our Mission
We are dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence, research, and service. New Jersey's flagship public university delivers an uncompromising education that is accessible to students from all backgrounds. Guided by Chancellor Conway's belief that education reaches its full impact only through genuine care for student well-being, Rutgers–New Brunswick prepares scholars, professionals, and engaged citizens to contribute, in New Jersey and beyond.
Always Forward
Rutgers–New Brunswick is expanding how students learn, connect, and prepare for what comes next. Through the Academic Master Plan—a roadmap for the university's future—we are strengthening the academic experience, opening opportunities across disciplines, and connecting students more directly to careers and communities.
That momentum is visible across campus: in classrooms and quads, through student organizations, Division I athletics, cultural events, and the support services that help students succeed. It's how we continue to redefine what’s possible for a public flagship.
Applied Learning. Real Impact.
Students work alongside faculty in labs, clinics, libraries, and in their communities, applying what they learn to solve real problems. That experience, combined with a strong academic foundation and access to opportunity, prepares graduates to step forward with confidence and make a meaningful contribution in their fields and in the lives of others.
Middle States Accreditation
Rutgers University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which evaluates colleges and universities across the Mid-Atlantic. That means your education meets high standards and is regularly reviewed to make sure it stays that way.
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