Rutgers University–New Brunswick
About Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Basic information and contact details for Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick was founded in 1766 in the city of New Brunswick, in New Jersey in the US. The university is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the US and one of the "Colonial Colleges" founded before the American Revolution.
The university is a public research university and a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. The university offers more than 120 undergraduate courses and majors including accounting, classics, entomology, information technology and informatics, medicine and many more.
There are more than 750 student-led clubs at the university including the astronomy society, culinary club, geology club, book club and skateboarding club among many others. There are also more than 60 sports clubs including basketball, cricket, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, rugby, football and many more.
There are also four large creation centres and an on site swimming pool.
The university helps students to find internships in a range of industries including engineering, public health and journalism and the media.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Student gender ratio
- 53 F : 47 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 16% (1)
- Students per staff
- 11.3 (1)
- Student total
- 46825 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Rutgers University–New Brunswick
See below for a range of subjects taught at Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology