Rutgers University-Newark: cost & net price by income
Newark, New Jersey
The average net price at Rutgers University-Newark is about $19,407 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,991 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $26,810. Published in-state tuition is $16,586. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$11,991/yr
- $30k–$48k$13,649/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,648/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,711/yr
- $110k+$26,810/yr
Rutgers University-Newark cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $19,407
- In-state tuition
- $16,586
- Out-of-state tuition
- $35,348
- Students receiving aid
- 56%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Rutgers University-Newark actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Rutgers University-Newark is about $19,407 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Rutgers University-Newark cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Rutgers University-Newark is about $11,991 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Rutgers University-Newark?
- At Rutgers University-Newark, published in-state tuition is $16,586 and out-of-state tuition is $35,348 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Rutgers University-Newark worth the cost?
- FindU gives Rutgers University-Newark a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)