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Paying for Rutgers

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Rutgers actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Rutgers for families earning under $65,000 a year. Scarlet Guarantee: free tuition for NJ residents under $65k; max $3k tuition for $65-80k; max $5k tuition for $80-100k; no free tuition promise above $65k

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Rutgers's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$13,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,500/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,500/yr after aid
$110k+$31,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$39,519
In-state tuition$17,929
Out-of-state tuition$37,441
Room & board$14,692
Average net price$24,000
Students on aid57%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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