Rutgers University-Newark Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
NaN%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rutgers University-Newark has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.8%(1,804)
Hispanic
34.4%(2,980)
African American
20.0%(1,727)
Asian
17.7%(1,528)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
2.5%(213)
Unknown
4.4%(381)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment12,906
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Rutgers University-Newark offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Rutgers University-Newark has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.3%(4,008)
Women
54.7%(4,842)

Gender Statistics

Men4,008

31% of total enrollment

Women4,842

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rutgers University-Newark serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(24)
18-19
29.3%(2,171)
20-21
31.5%(2,335)
22-24
21.8%(1,620)
25+
17.1%(1,267)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.5%(16)
22-24
22.1%(751)
25+
77.4%(2,624)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rutgers University-Newark attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(29)

Regional Representation

International29

NaN% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age