Rutgers University-New Brunswick: cost & net price by income
New Brunswick, New Jersey
The average net price at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is about $23,519 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,935 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $30,616. Published in-state tuition is $17,239. 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$14,935/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,182/yr
- $48k–$75k$20,927/yr
- $75k–$110k$28,245/yr
- $110k+$30,616/yr
Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $23,519
- In-state tuition
- $17,239
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,001
- Students receiving aid
- 27%
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-New Brunswick actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is about $23,519 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is about $14,935 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
- At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, published in-state tuition is $17,239 and out-of-state tuition is $36,001 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth the cost?
- FindU gives Rutgers University-New Brunswick a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)