About us
Welcome to Rutgers Newark
Rutgers-Newark is one of three campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, one of the nation’s most distinguished public research universities. We invite you to learn more about us on these pages.
Diversity
For the 15th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rutgers-Newark the most diverse national university in the United States.
Internationally Recognized, Individually Focused
World-class education and a reputation that opens doors.
A Message From the Chancellor
Welcome! As you browse our site, you will discover that Rutgers-Newark is everything you expect it to be—as well as a lot of things you might not.
Academics
We offer more than 40 majors and award approximately 60 doctoral degrees, 1,000 graduate degrees, and 1,200 baccalaureate degrees each year.
Research, Centers & Institutes
Rutgers-Newark has established a variety of centers and institutes where our faculty are involved in cutting edge research.
News
As nearly 3,300 Rutgers-Newark students prepare to don caps and gowns and...
Events
May. 2:
Bird Walks on Campus
Join us this May to observe nature in the middle of our own campus. We...
Quick Facts
Campus Overview
Founded: 1908
Joined Rutgers: 1946
Campus Size: 38 acres, 33 buildings
Interim Chancellor: Philip Yeagle
Undergraduate Majors: 40+
Graduate Programs: 20+ (JD, MA, MBA, MFA, MPA, MS, Ph.D.)
Athletics: 14 NCAA Division III women and men's teams
Libraries: 4
Enrollment (fall 2012)
Total: 12,011
Undergraduates: 7,666
Graduates: 4,345
Faculty/Staff
Full-time Faculty: 585
Faculty with Terminal Degrees: 99%
Full-time Staff: 770
Students
Male/Female Ratio: 50:50
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Nations Represented: 100+
On-campus Residents: 1,280
Carnegie Classification
Basic Type: Research Universities (high research activity)
Special Classification: Community Engagement