Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, New Jersey

Based in Newark, New Jersey, Rutgers University-Newark has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Colleges for Adults. The school enrolls a mix of full- and part-time students and demonstrates an emphasis on student persistence through measurable retention and completion outcomes.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.newark.rutgers.edu

Accessibility

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

Demographics

Part-time students

748 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:6,439
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,255
Pell Grant students:4,184
Online and distance education undergrad students:120

Part-time students

10%
Students over 25 years old

17%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$441

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$17,425

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Psychology(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:43%
Graduation rate for part-time students:33%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

147 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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