Overview
Experience the Very Best of New Jersey at Rutgers-New Brunswick
Contrasts abound in New Jersey. Its temperate climate provides the experience of four distinct seasons. It has a high concentration of Fortune 500 corporations, yet almost two thirds of New Jersey is still forests and farmlands. Many of the state's 900 lakes and rivers remain clean and clear, and there are thirty-nine state parks, eleven state forests, twelve wilderness preserves, and a dozen ski areas. New Jersey's geographic diversity makes it possible for students to enjoy a variety of recreational activities: 127 miles of beaches for sunning and surfing; mountains for climbing and skiing; and scenic settings for relaxing. Rutgers' New Brunswick campus, located in the center of the state, is within a reasonable distance of four international airports.
Rutgers-New Brunswick is the largest and most residential of the university's three New Jersey regional campuses. It offers peaceful open greens as well as a lively downtown filled with restaurants, theaters, boutiques, shops, and so much more. The area surrounding the campus provides students with the contrasts of rural, suburban, and urban settings that enrich their personal growth.
New Brunswick's conveniently located train and bus stations enable students to get to New York or Philadelphia in only about an hour to partake of the entertainment, recreational, and cultural offerings of two of the world's greatest cities. Perhaps best of all, Rutgers' central location in a vibrant economic area offers students many opportunities for internships and employment with some of the world's leading corporations as well as educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations.
With Numerous Financial Aid Packages Available, Rutgers-New Brunswick Is an Outstanding Value for Students
Rutgers is committed to providing an outstanding education at an affordable price. More than 86 percent of Rutgers students receive financial aid, and last year students received more than $329 million in financial aid through a wide range of need- and merit-based aid programs. A Rutgers education is a better value than most other colleges and universities. "SmartMoney" provides the proof: Rutgers ranks sixth in the nation for return-on-investment, based upon alumni median salaries three years and fifteen years after graduation.
It is quite difficult to place a monetary value on the college experience and all of the benefits students experience at Rutgers-New Brunswick. But the school is committed to making that experience financially accessible to as many students as possible through financial aid and other programs.
With a prime location close to New York City and Philadelphia, a stellar reputation, and all the resources of a major public research university, Rutgers offers endless possibilities for living and learning. The campus is home to students from all fifty states and more than 130 countries and has membership in the Association of American Universities.
Rutgers-New Brunswick Offers Exciting Research Programs for Undergraduate Students
Creating knowledge and transmitting it to present and future generations is the very essence of a research university. Rutgers has more than 130 specialized research centers that bring in more than $290 million in research grants annually. Through graduate and undergraduate research, students are exploring the human experience and the natural universe, and opening doors to new discoveries. Students share in the challenge and excitement of discovery along with their professors. In the sciences, humanities, social sciences, agriculture, and many more fields, Rutgers research continues to break new ground.
Among other undergraduate research opportunities, the New Brunswick campus includes the Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates (ARC). Center staff assists students in learning about the process of undergraduate research, identifying faculty mentors or projects, defining research goals, seeking funding for a project, seeking guidance in the ethical aspects of doing research, and presenting their findings to the university and the general public. Approximately 60 percent of the university's undergraduates conduct original research.
