History
- Founded in 1766
- 8th oldest university in the nation
- More than 250 years in existence
- Birthplace of college football
- Charter signed by New Jersey Royal Governor William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin
- New Jersey’s land-grant university, with a presence in all 21 of the state’s counties
Education
At Rutgers, academics are about personal achievement, discovery, and community involvement. We’re a big university with countless opportunities to explore and pursue your interests. Across the university’s three locations—and online—undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike encounter a diverse array of educational and research opportunities, delivered by world-class faculty.
Research
Breakthroughs in knowledge—technology, the humanities, or health care—are the essence of a top research university. At Rutgers, we have a strong track record of discovery—from finding a cure for tuberculosis to developing eco-friendly building materials, just to name a few.
Career
Students, alumni, and employers, discover career development and hiring resources, from on-campus recruitment and job fairs to workshops.
Student services
- Busch Student Center
- College Ave Student Center
- Cook Student Center
- Douglass Student Center
- Livingston Student Center
- Student Activities Center (College Ave)
Housing services
Rutgers offers a variety of housing and dining options across all its locations. Each campus provides a unique living experience, ranging from large residence halls and apartments to smaller intimate housing and suites all within a short distance from campus hotspots and nearby neighborhoods.
Library services
Find materials available from the Rutgers Libraries, including books, journals, articles, music, movies & more.
Medical services
Medical care in the United States is expensive. At Rutgers, it is required for all staff, students, faculty, and scholars (and their families)—including international students, faculty, scholars, and their families—to have at least a minimum level of health insurance coverage.
Campus life
Rutgers sits on the shores of the Raritan River, its five campuses—Busch, College Avenue, Cook, Douglass, and Livingston—each pulsing with a distinct vibe. At a total “population” of some 50,000 students, Rutgers University–New Brunswick holds the diversity, the charm, and the surprise of a small city, just waiting to be explored. With its proximity to New York and Philadelphia, the opportunities to explore the world of work and gain experience are endless.
Sports facilities
Rutgers has student-athletes at all levels. Whether it’s at the NCAA level, or at the less intensive club or recreational levels, students who want to pursue athletics at Rutgers have many opportunities at each of the university’s locations.
Student clubs
- Counseling, Alcohol, & Other Drugs Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
- Health, Outreach, Promotion and Education (HOPE)
- Recreational Services
- Student Health
Accreditation
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a voluntary, nongovernmental peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education.