PowerPoint presentation, talking points, videos, and other tools to introduce Rutgers as New Jersey’s flagship state university and one of the top research institutions in the nation. Learn more.
Points of Pride
Telling Our Story
Research Highlights
Rutgers faculty, working through more than 200 research centers and institutes, are at the forefront of exciting discoveries that shape our society and drive economic progress. Learn more.
National Academies Members
Many Rutgers faculty are members of the National Academies. Members are “advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine,” and membership is one of the highest academic honors an American scientist can attain. Learn more.
Rutgers has good reason to be proud—a long and illustrious history, a vibrant academic environment, exciting research programs, and a tradition of service to New Jersey and the nation. But our greatest source of pride is our people—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are working to advance society and improve lives both at home and abroad.
We Are a Recognized National Leader Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities, a highly selective organization comprising the 62 top research universities in North America.
We Are a Place of History and Tradition Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth oldest college in the nation. It is also the birthplace of college football.
We Offer an Exceptional Education at an Affordable Price The Wall Street Journal’s SmartMoney magazine ranked Rutgers #6 in the nation and #1 in the Northeast for value.
We Have a Renowned Faculty The Rutgers faculty includes winners of the National Medals of Science and Technology, MacArthur “Genius” Fellowships, Guggenheim Fellowships, and Fulbright Scholarships.
We Are Highly Diverse According to U.S. News & World Report, Rutgers boasts the most diverse campus in the nation, reflecting the rich array of people who call New Jersey home.
We Are Deeply Rooted in New Jersey Rutgers is proud to be the State University of New Jersey and the only state institution with the combined quality, scale, and range of resources to educate future leaders and meet the state's most pressing needs.
