Tuition for in-state students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick rose by 2.9% during the 2022-23 academic year, according to recently released figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
New Jersey residents paid $16,263 to attend the public university this year, marking an increase of $459 from the $15,804 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students were charged 108.8% more than in-state students in 2022-23, paying $33,963. This represents a 2.9% increase from the $33,005 tuition fee in the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 85% of the undergraduate student body at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are New Jersey residents. Students from other states make up about 8%, while international students account for 6%.
Data indicates that 71% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 4,054 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $65.9 million, and 3,231 students secured student loans totaling over $37.5 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 20,050 students received grants or scholarships totaling $300.1 million. Additionally, 13,371 students took out federal student loans amounting to $120.3 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Rutgers University-New Brunswick in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 2,037 | 26% | $12.7 million | $6,249 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 1,712 | 22% | $15.2 million | $8,906 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 3,641 | 47% | $37.9 million | $10,408 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 4,054 | 52% | $65.9 million | $16,249 |
| Federal student loans | 3,080 | 40% | $27.7 million | $8,990 |
| Other student loans | 522 | 7% | $9.8 million | $18,794 |
| Student loan aid | 3,231 | 42% | $37.5 million | $11,606 |
| Total student aid | 5,512 | 71% | $103.4 million | $18,753 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
