Rutgers University-Newark Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
NaN%
International
14
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
21.3%(1,566)
Hispanic
35.0%(2,573)
African American
19.7%(1,447)
Asian
18.4%(1,352)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
2.5%(187)
Unknown
2.7%(199)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment11,017
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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.8%(3,441)
Women
54.2%(4,070)

Gender Statistics

Men3,441

31% of total enrollment

Women4,070

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rutgers University-Newark serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(25)
18-19
27.1%(2,034)
20-21
31.5%(2,363)
22-24
22.9%(1,719)
25+
18.2%(1,370)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(22)
22-24
21.1%(739)
25+
78.3%(2,745)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

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%(61)

Regional Representation

International61

NaN% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age