Who is a Freshman Applicant?
A student should apply as a freshman if they have graduated (or are graduating) high school and have not yet attended another accredited college or university. (Note: This does not apply to high school students who have taken courses at a college or university as part of their high school coursework.) Students who have attended another college or university but have earned fewer than 12 credits should also apply as freshmen.
TOPWho is an international student?
You are an international student if:- You are currently studying in the United States on a student visa (F-1 or J-1) in high school, college, or an English language program
- You intend to enter the United States with a student (F-1 or J-1) visa
International Freshmen Application Requirements
In order to be considered for freshman admission to Rutgers University – Newark as an international student, you will need to submit:- A completed application. Apply now.
- $65 application fee or a College Board Fee Waiver Form signed by your guidance counselor.
- Official High School/Secondary School Transcript (all records must be official, original documents or certified true copies. Documents not in English must be accompanied by a translation verified by a language professor or professional translator.
- SAT/ACT Scores
- You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores if:
- - You graduated from high school two or more years prior to the date you intend to begin classes at Rutgers.
- - You have finished secondary school and have subsequently completed 12+ college credits with final course grades available by the Priority Application Date.
- You are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores if:
- - You will have graduated from high school less than two years before beginning classes at Rutgers.
- - You have fewer than 12 +college credits at the time of your application.
- All SAT and ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Rutgers.
- - Unofficial test scores cannot be accepted.
- - When requesting your scores, use our SAT code of 2765 or our ACT code of 2592.
- - The ACT score must include the writing component.
- International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) The International Student Financial Statement and all supporting documents must be signed and dated no more than nine months prior to your projected enrollment at Rutgers. You will be asked for updated funding information if required.
- Official Bank Statement (in US currency) showing a minimum of $43,350.00 USD (must be originals on bank letterhead).
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are not used for admissions consideration. Our application provides multiple opportunities for applicants to describe their accomplishments, activities, community service, and personal experiences.
English Proficiency Examination Requirements
- An official English proficiency examination score is required only for applicants whose secondary schooling has been outside the US in a country where English is not the principal language, regardless of US residency status.
- Students who have achieved a grade of B or better in a college-level English Composition course at an accredited US college (not a foreign affiliate) are exempt from the English proficiency examination requirement. English courses that are designated ESL, non-native, or which require a special support component, as well as courses taken outside the US, are not acceptable. Please also note that Rutgers University does not accept correspondence or online courses.
- If you are uncertain about whether you must submit an English proficiency examination score, see English proficiency requirements by country. Rutgers accepts the following standardized tests to determine the English proficiency of its international applicants.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB)
Test of English as a Foreign Language
- An official TOEFL score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has been outside the US in a country where English is not the principal language, regardless of US residency status.
- Your official TOEFL score report must be from a test taken within the past two years.
- Your test score must be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
- Acceptable scores for all schools except the College of Nursing are 550+ on the paper and pencil test or 79+ on the Internet-based test. For College of Nursing applicants, the acceptable scores are 600+ on the paper and pencil test or 100+ on the Internet-based test.
- The Rutgers TOEFL code is 2765.
- Request your TOEFL score
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- An official IELTS academic score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has been outside the US in a country where English is not the principal language, regardless of US residency status.
- Your official IELTS score report must be from a test taken within the past two years.
- Your test score must be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
- A score of 7 or higher on either the academic paper and pencil test or the academic computer-based test is acceptable for our New Brunswick and Camden campuses. A score of 6 or higher is acceptable for our Newark campus.
- Request your IELTS score
Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- An official MELAB score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has been outside the US in a country where English is not the principal language, regardless of US residency status.
- Your official MELAB score report must be from a test taken within the past two years.
- Your test score must be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
- The minimum acceptable score is 82 for our New Brunswick and Camden campuses and 76 for our Newark campus.
- Request your MELAB score
Annual Estimated Costs for International Students 2008-2009
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Annual Estimated Costs for International Students |
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Expenses |
On-Campus Students |
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Tuition
|
$21,620.00 |
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SEVIS
Administration Fee |
200.00 |
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General
Fees |
2,547.00 |
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Health
Insurance |
807.50 |
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Computer
Fee |
283.00 |
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Targum (Student Newspaper) |
19.50 |
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Room
and Board |
11,877.00 |
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Books,
supplies, personal expenses |
5,996.00 |
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Total
(approximate) |
$43,350.00 |
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Mailing Address and Fax Number
All credentials should be sent by US mail or fax by the Priority Application Date to:Rutgers University
Office of University Undergraduate Admissions
Room 202
65 Davidson Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
fax: (732) 445-8088
Applications or credentials received after the Priority Application Date will be reviewed on a space-available basis. TOP
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements for Newark College of Arts and Sciences, University College-Newark , and Rutgers Business School-Newark.- English: 4 years
- Foreign Language: 2 years of one language
- Mathematics: 3 years, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
- Science: 2 years
- Other Courses: 5 other academic courses
- Total: 16 academic courses
Entrance Requirements for College of Nursing
- English: 4 years
- Foreign Language: None required
- Mathematics: 3 years, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
- Science: 1 year each of Biology and Chemistry
- Other Courses: 7 other academic courses
- Total: 16 academic courses
How We Make Decisions
In our application review, the primary emphasis is on academic promise as demonstrated by the following:- Grades
- Grade-point average
- Rank in class
- Strength of your academic program as evidenced by the number of academic, honors, and advanced placement courses you have completed
- All first-year students who have been out of high school for less than two years must submit SAT or ACT scores