How competitive is Rutgers acceptance rate?

I'm curious about how hard it is to get accepted into Rutgers. I've heard mixed things about how competitive it is, and I'm trying to figure out my chances. Does anyone have stats or personal experiences to share?

Sure! Rutgers University is quite competitive, with an acceptance rate that varies depending on the specific campus. For the New Brunswick campus, which is the flagship campus and typically the most competitive one, the middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students is around 1230-1430 and the middle 50% ACT scores is 25-33 for the Fall 2023 incoming class. The overall acceptance rate for this campus hovered around 60% as of 2023.

The Newark campus has an acceptance rate of approximately 63% and the Camden campus has an acceptance rate of around 70%. These two campuses have somewhat more lenient test score ranges and GPA averages compared to the New Brunswick campus.

However, remember that your chances also heavily rely on factors like your GPA, course rigor, extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation. High test scores and GPA are important, but Rutgers also looks for students who will be a good fit for their community and who have shown achievement outside of academics.

One final note - the application process also differs among the various colleges and schools within Rutgers, so some programs may be more competitive than others. Hope this gives you a clearer picture!