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Acceptance Rate History
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
NJ · Current rate: 65%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.35% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 66.29% | 41,654 | 27,612 |
| 2021 | 68.16% | 43,161 | 29,419 |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 41,263 | 27,618 |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 41,286 | 25,277 |
| 2018 | 60.11% | 41,348 | 24,854 |
| 2017 | 57.8% | 38,384 | 22,186 |
| 2016 | 56.94% | 36,677 | 20,884 |
| 2015 | 58.45% | 35,340 | 20,657 |
| 2014 | 60.5% | 31,941 | 19,324 |
| 2013 | 59.51% | 30,631 | 18,230 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's acceptance rate has increased from 59.5% in 2013 to 65.3% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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