Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University–Newark supports the belief that learning can begin at any age and never has to end. Whether a student is returning to finish a degree or a professional seeking to advance a career, the university offers a wide selection of academic opportunities designed to fit a busy lifestyle. With flexible scheduling options and a mission to reinvigorate the community, Rutgers–Newark provides accessible pathways to degree completion and personal growth at a prestigious, student-centered research university.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.newark.rutgers.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,416 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:7,726
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,864
  • Pell Grant students:5,002
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:93
  • Part-time students
    15%
  • Students over 25 years old
    20%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$383
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,409
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
6 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

Mean earnings for independent students 10 years after starting.
$84,800 / yr
  • Retention rate for part-time students:48%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:8%
  • Loan repayment rate for independent students:56%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
336 students
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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