Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.
U.S. News & World Report
FY 2023
As one of the leading comprehensive public research universities in the nation, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has the threefold mission of:
The Rutgers community embraces and upholds the fundamental values that define the university: academic excellence that's both accessible and affordable; building a beloved community where every single member of the university has a voice; and serving the common good while making a meaningful difference in the world.
We are committed to driving inclusive access for students to Rutgers with an aspiration to be the national model for outstanding academic programs, social mobility and educational equity with purposeful and timely degree completion, career preparation and lifelong learning.
We believe in building a university culture committed to mutual respect and appreciation for one another, and we believe in enabling active citizenship to help sustain our democracy and engage fully in the growing diversity of our state and country. We endeavor to instill in our students a commitment to community through service and experiences that contribute to a greater understanding of themselves and others, support their whole person while students at Rutgers and provide meaningful engagement postgraduation.
We believe the work Rutgers does through the excellence of its health systems, scholarly research and outreach programs propels the creation, sharing and application of knowledge, and our collaborations with local and global partners address societal challenges and improve the lives of people in New Jersey and around the world.
As The State University of New Jersey, a leading national public research university and New Jersey’s top academic health care provider, Rutgers fulfills its mission to provide learning, discovery, innovation, service, and health care at the highest levels.
Collectively, our schools and colleges offer the greatest variety of majors and degree programs in New Jersey, and many rank No. 1 among the public schools and colleges in the state.
Unrivaled in New Jersey, our research expenditures top $790 million annually. Our 300 research centers and institutes—New Jersey’s largest research network—generate innovations and new ways of thinking that impact the world.
Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health form New Jersey’s largest academic health system. What’s special about academic health care? It means we train tomorrow’s leading health care professionals.
Valued partners locally and globally, Rutgers thinkers conceptualize and implement services and solutions that help individuals and local, national, and global communities thrive.
The achievements of our award-winning faculty drive Rutgers’ world-class reputation. They teach, discover, provide health care, innovate, mentor, and share their knowledge. Leaders in their fields, their everyday endeavors yield brilliant outcomes.
Rutgers is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a voluntary, nongovernmental, peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education. Our programs and schools also have accreditation from recognized professional agencies.
As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our beloved community.
With hundreds of degree programs, locations across New Jersey, and 67,200 students, Rutgers delivers something for everyone. And because our campuses come in all sizes—small, medium, and large—you can choose the one that fits you best.
Sol Iustitiae et Occidentem Illustra: The university’s motto, “Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also,” is today interpreted as a request for the enlightenment of learning to shine equally upon the New World. Learn more about the university's dynamic evolution and visionary leadership.
Our story begins in 1766, a decade before the American Revolution. Our nation’s history is our history. Through social, economic, and technological revolutions, Rutgers continues to thrive and to seize the opportunities that arise with each new generation.
Our academic, administrative, and health care units work in collaboration, giving structure and logic to our comprehensive university.
Working together, Rutgers' executive leadership, governing boards, faculty, and administrators keep Rutgers vibrant and relevant.