Rutgers Commencement Facts 2025
An estimated 17,916 graduates will receive degrees, certificates and diplomas from Rutgers this year (13,133 from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences; 3,123 from Rutgers University-Newark, and 1,660 from Rutgers University-Camden). They include approximately 11,237 baccalaureate degrees, 4,699 master’s degrees, 1,898 doctorates (including professional doctorates), 82 professional certificates. Since its founding in 1766, Rutgers has awarded 711,274 academic degrees (excluding the 2024–2025 estimated total).
Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m, SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey
Peter Seligmann, Rutgers alumnus, first-generation American and an influential voice in conservation, will address graduates at the 259th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health.
Honorary degrees will be awarded to pioneering social entrepreneur Rajiv Vinnakota and Laurie Patton, president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School Commencement, Tuesday, May 20, 1 p.m., Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey
Rutgers University-Camden will hold the Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School Commencement on Monday, May 13, 2023, at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Award-winning multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas will deliver the keynote address at the ceremony, where she will also receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree.
Rutgers University-Newark, Thursday, May 22, 9 a.m., Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Actor and comedian Ramy Youssef will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers University–Newark’s May 22 commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center, where he will also receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree.
General Information
Estimated numbers of graduates are from the Office of the University Registrar.
About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 23,600 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
