Rutgers Common Data Set 2023 (2024)

FAQs

Is a 3.8 GPA good for Rutgers? ›

Average GPA: 3.73

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.) With a GPA of 3.73, Rutgers requires you to be above average in your high school class.

Candidates need to submit a minimum GPA of 3.7 or above for admission to Rutgers University. For admission to postgraduate programs, GPA 3.0 or B+ grade is required.

Rutgers Admissions. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 66% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 41,654 applications received in 2023, 27,612 students were offered admission.

Admissions pre-reviews applicants and sends the honors college academically eligible applicants. Admissions is competitive. The average SATs are 1520 and the average ACTs are 32-33.

GPA Requirements

Rutgers–New Brunswick: must have earned a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 (with no Ds or Fs in the required STEM courses) when the application is submitted.

Harvard University does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions. However, admitted students typically have very high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.

Rutgers University--New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 66%. Half the applicants admitted to Rutgers New Brunswick who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1270 and 1480 or an ACT score of 28 and 33.

Weighted grade-point average(s) Cumulative rank, when available. SAT and/or ACT scores (optional test score submission) English Proficiency Examination results, when required.

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1580 SAT or a 36 ACT. You should also have a 4 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

A few days after being accepted, you will receive an official acceptance packet by mail from our office that will help you learn about the next steps you will need to take to join the Rutgers community. You can also use the application portal to accept or decline your offer of admission online.

What are the odds of getting into Rutgers? ›

The acceptance rate at Rutgers is 66.3%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 66 are admitted. This means the school is somewhat selective.

Collectively, Rutgers–New Brunswick, Rutgers–Newark, and Rutgers–Camden have an acceptance rate of 79% among applicants pursuing their degree full-time. At Rutgers, admission is based on a holistic, comprehensive review of the student's application and the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool.

A 3.8 GPA may make you a competitive candidate. But if you aren't sure, it's best to try to improve your GPA, which we discussed above. You can also put additional effort into extracurricular activities, sports, and community service to make your application more competitive.

To get into most Ivy League schools, you'll need an average GPA between 3.9 and 4.0. However, if you're aiming for a top Ivy League university such as Stanford, MIT, or others, a 4.0 GPA — or close to it — is expected.

However, as a general guideline, an acceptable Master's GPA often falls from 3.0 to 3.7. Some highly competitive PhD programs may expect even higher GPAs, approaching or exceeding 3.8.

Most commonly, students graduate cum laude (Latin for "with praise") when they earn a 3.5-3.7 GPA, magna cum laude ("with great praise") when they earn a 3.7-3.9 GPA, and summa cum laude ("with highest praise") when they earn a 3.9 GPA or higher.