Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- Public
- Research university
Rutgers University-New Brunswick: international tuition 37,441 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 56,505 USD, acceptance rate 58.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
First-year international students at Rutgers–New Brunswick are automatically considered for merit scholarships ($5,000–$16,000 per year) with no separate application. The pages are unclear on need-based aid, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 58.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 650–730, Math 660–770, ACT 28–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 115+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 56,505 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Rutgers Application or Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026
What is the tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
International tuition is 37,441 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 56,505 USD.
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students at Rutgers–New Brunswick are automatically considered for merit scholarships ($5,000–$16,000 per year) with no separate application. The pages are unclear on need-based aid, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Rutgers University-New Brunswick require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
The acceptance rate is 58.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Katelyn Jeon2024Vlog
- Bryan Pibry2026Campus tour
- Sean Ochiagha2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesAdmitted international students (valid non-immigrant visas) are considered automatically for scholarships, with no separate application needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions ignore international students' ability to pay, so it is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the no-separate-application line covers scholarships only, not aid forms.
Scholarships at this school
Rutgers International Student Scholarships (New Brunswick)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 – 16,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M – ₫417M
The scholarship is for admitted international students and is considered automatically.
Deadline: Apply for admission by the early action or regular action due dates (December 1 for fall first-year)
First-year merit scholarships (single scholarship award process, New Brunswick)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 1 for fall first-year admission
National Merit Scholarship / College-Sponsored Merit AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Scarlet GuaranteeIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The page gives no residency or citizenship rules and ties the award to in-state tuition, so international eligibility is unclear.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Fall first-year Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Fall first-year Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+47 days
- Deadline for priority consideration for fall international scholarships (RD)Scholarship+47 days
- Application deadline to be considered for first-year scholarships (Fall)Scholarship+47 days
- First-year candidate's reply date to accept admissionDecision+198 days
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: one of the 50 U.S. schools with the most international undergraduates (College Scorecard). Source
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data