The charts below indicate the approximate SAT and ACT score ranges and grade-point averages for the middle 50% of students regularly admitted to Rutgers for fall 2016. Please note: "Middle 50%" means that 25% of regularly admitted students exceeded these ranges and 25% of regularly admitted students had scores and grade-point averages below these ranges. Rutgers conducts a holistic review of each student's application that takes into consideration many more factors than test scores and cumulative grade-point average.
First-Year
|
School/College |
Redesigned SAT score (M+ERW) | Redesigned SAT-Math | Redesigned SAT-ERW | ACT Score | High School GPA* | High School Percentile Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark College of Arts & Sciences | 1120-1370 | 560-710 | 560-680 | 22-28 | 3.3-3.9 | 68-94 |
| Rutgers Business School | 1120-1370 | 560-700 | 550-650 | 22-27 | 3.2-3.8 | 65-91 |
| School of Public Affairs and Administration | 1080-1330 | 520-680 | 540-660 | 21-28 | 3.2-3.8 | 57-91 |
| School of Criminal Justice | 1040-1240 | 510-620 | 530-630 | 20-25 | 3.2-3.7 | 64-89 |
*Grade-point average is on a weighted scale from 0 ("F") to 4.5 ("A+").
Transfer
| School/College | Cumulative College GPA** |
|---|---|
| Newark College of Arts & Sciences | 3.1-3.6 |
| Rutgers Business School | 3.1-3.7 |
| School of Public Affairs and Administration | 3.0-3.6 |
| School of Criminal Justice | 2.9-3.5 |
**Students transferring from a New Jersey county or community college should visit NJTransfer.org to view recommended courses.