Undergraduate Majors and Minors
Explore the degrees offered in nearly 40 undergraduate fields and a wide complement of minors.
School of Arts and Sciences–Newark
A Remarkable Place
Located in the heart of New Jersey's largest city, the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark at Rutgers University–Newark attracts and cultivates a wide range of talent. Our students are hungry for a world-class liberal arts education in a major urban center full of remarkable opportunity and diversity.
2,000+
Classes offered annually
50+
Undergraduate majors and minors available
#1
Largest school at Rutgers–Newark
82%
Of students receive financial assistance to attend
Includes all Rutgers–Newark schools
Explore, Discover, Imagine
Rutgers–Newark provides a unique opportunity to learn in an environment constantly lauded as one of the most diverse in the nation. At the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark, this diversity is not only reflected in the student body, but in the wide breadth of academic experiences available and the amazing array of professional and personal opportunities afforded to our undergraduate and graduate students.
Why I Chose Rutgers–Newark
“I chose Rutgers University–Newark because it is the most diverse college campus in the nation. That—coupled with its low in-state tuition, top-notch undergraduate programs, easy transportation to NYC, and many opportunities to grow academically and professionally—made Rutgers–Newark an ideal choice for me.”
Albert Appouh, Applied Mathematics and Economics
Academic and Research Opportunities
The School of Arts and Sciences–Newark lets you explore your academic interests in a dynamic environment alongside a faculty passionate about teaching and research.
Academic Departments
The school’s 21 departments teach more than 2,000 courses every year in more than 40 subjects.
For Graduate Students
Pursue a professional or advanced degree or certificates in the arts and sciences.
Specialty Programs
Nondegree programs, including English language education.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Learn about research fellowships and scholarships for undergraduates.
Research Centers and Institutes
The School of Arts and Sciences–Newark has eight affiliated research centers and institutes.
Spotlight: Honors Programs
As the largest of the schools at Rutgers–Newark, the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark enrolls more than 60 percent of the undergraduate population. Many of these talented students find their way into the various honors programs available on campus, including the Honors College, the Honors Living-Learning Community, and various academic honor societies.
Discover the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark
Choose from a wide range of studies in arts and sciences, meet new people from all over the map, and immerse yourself within the dynamic city of Newark.
