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Rutgers University

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
65.3%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

27% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Rutgers enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,715
Total Cost of Attendance$36,993

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,343 $65,372
$30-48k $16,210 $64,840
$48-75k $18,282 $73,128
$75-110k $25,106 $100,424
$110k+ $35,016 $140,064

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Rutgers University

27.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Rutgers University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$74,479
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,500
Median Debt
3.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Rutgers University — 3.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Rutgers University True Cost by Family Income

27% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Rutgers enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,343 $65,372
$30-48k $16,210 $64,840
$48-75k $18,282 $73,128
$75-110k $25,106 $100,424
$110k+ $35,016 $140,064

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,715
Total Cost of Attendance$36,993

Financial Aid & Student Debt

27.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$61,263
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Rutgers University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Rutgers University actually cost per year?
Rutgers University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $36,993/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $22,191/yr, a 40% discount off sticker price.
Does Rutgers University offer good financial aid?
27% of Rutgers University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Rutgers University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Rutgers University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Rutgers University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $16,343/yr at Rutgers University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $35,016/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Rutgers University worth the cost?
Rutgers University graduates earn a median of $74,479 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $147,972 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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