Rutgers University Reviews

  • 225 Reviews
  • New Brunswick (NJ)
  • Annual Tuition: $33,963
85% of 225 students said this degree improved their career prospects
90% of 225 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Tracy Varites
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2018
  • Degree: Cultural Studies
"Rutgers provided me with everything I was looking for in a college experience - big campus with a small campus vibe, academic offerings that could be tailored to your interests, faculty who were genuinely dedicated to the student experience, and people and friends who made lasting and continued impact. Full of New Jersey pride, Rutgers is an easy place to call home."
Aliyah
  • Reviewed: 3/21/2018
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"My school really focused on the student and helping us become wholesome and respectful physicians. Without the help of the Deans, faculty and physicians working there, I would not be getting the quality education needed today. From the moment you start, there is always someone there to guide you."
Kim
  • Reviewed: 12/29/2017
  • Degree: Fashion
"Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers is definitely a conservatory program that takes up a lot of time. As a graduate student this is expected, but the undergrads who take majority of the same classes have even less time and do not get the college experience. The grad program is completely mixed with the undergrads and some might not enjoy this. I requested to have more classes without the undergrads to have more one on one time with each professor that I was not receiving at the time and thankfully the professors listened. The professors really do want you to succeed, but they will definitely push you and challenge you to the brink. Your first semester and first year are really to see if you are cut out for this way of life and many leave because they realize that they are not. Rutgers does a good job of teaching for the creativity, not for the job market. They want the students to learn to be good designers and technicians, what what the "real world" expects or wants. As a student I saw myself grow semester by semester in ways that I did not expect and it was amazing to realize how much I was improving in so little time. Overall it is a good program, and one must remember that every program has positive and negative aspects, one must just find more joy in the positive and a learning experience from the negative."
Jennifer
  • Reviewed: 12/5/2017
  • Degree: Exercise Science
"Rutgers University was the ultimate college experience. Okay, so Rutgers University was my only college experience, but it was great nonetheless. Rutgers is a very large school. It's intimidating at first, but after some time, it's something you learn to love. In an environment where everyone has their own stressors and issues, it's comforting to be surrounded by so many people who are going through the same thing as you. The one downside about Rutgers was that core/basic classes were VERY large classes. Chemistry and Biology lectures consisted of hundreds of students. This isn't exactly the best learning environment because it's difficult to get in touch with the professor to clarify any questions. Sure, there are TAs, but speaking to the professor directly fosters better learning, in my opinion. Class sizes depend on what you major in. Obviously, if you major in something broad (Chemistry, Biology, etc.), the classes are going to be extremely large. I started off as a Biology major but then switched to Exercise Science because I had a greater interest in it. This was one of the best decisions of my life. The classes were much smaller so the professors within this major were much more available to help wit any questions I had. I really admired all my professors and they were all so smart. One professor even let me do observation hours with him because I needed it for physical therapy school applications! These professors really want to see you succeed and I'm forever grateful for them. I'm in PT school now, and I thank every single one of my professors for everything they've taught me because it has helped me a lot in grad school. Changing gears, the office of financial aid is a bit of a hostile environment. I would say every semester, I had an issue that needed to be resolved the office of financial aid. The people there weren't the friendliest of people to talk to. Nevertheless, I got what I needed from them but the experience could have been a bit more pleasant. Overall, Rutgers is an amazing place. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss it dearly."
HoundTown
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I loved Rutgers. The professors and course content was excellent. The actual campus in New Brunswick is beautiful and overall it was an amazing university to attend for my Masters."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"Rutgers was a great school to receive my MSW and I learned a lot while I was there."
Male
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"This is a very valuable school provides you with a base for the future, this is where it all starts"
Lilly F.
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Not being the top private school, however, Rutgers MBA program offers the quality curriculum with more reasonable price. If you already worked for a few years and would like to recharge yourself, Rutgers MBA program should be a good choice for you."
JENNY LACHIRA
  • Reviewed: 7/19/2017
  • Degree: Economics
"Rutgers provided me with the perfect platform and tools to learn analytical skills and grow as a professional. I had to fund my own education and therefore, I worked almost 40 hrs a week. As rigorous as the program was, it gave me the flexibility to accommodate my classes in a way that I had time to attend school and work simultaneously. Professors were very understanding of special circumstances and worked with you to help you achieve your goals."
Matt L
  • Reviewed: 6/27/2017
  • Degree: Public Policy
"I would recommend the Bloustein School to anyone in the field of public policy or public administration. Their academics are among the best in the nation, and their professors are some of the most distinguished in their respective fields. The student body is diverse in background and full of intelligent individuals with a thirst for learning as well as collaboration. Their support system and networking opportunities are outstanding, and will greatly assist students in getting good employment in their field after graduation. Their financial aid and scholarship packages can make attending school affordable for low-income individuals such as myself, and their employees are there to assist students every step of the way, in whatever manner needed."
Jacquelyn McFarland
  • Reviewed: 6/11/2017
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"The only recommendation I would have is to attend all of the career workshops and fairs that the department hosts. There aren't many of them, but they are really good quality and can help you network to find a job prior to graduation. Classes were well-taught and professors were more than willing to help their students."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"College is useful when you know what you want to major in. If you are undecided, it is best to take some county college classes, do internships and gain experience. The college expense are unavoidable, but worth it when you have a clear picture of your future."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The university offered a wide array of courses to complete my degree. I was able to tailor the curriculum to my needs."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Business
"College is an important aspect to launching your future career. You obtain a significant amount of knowledge which will allow you to succeed in your career over the long-term. It is an important necessity for all people."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"Get job or internship in what you want to major in and see if you like, before you go to college."
Aliz
  • Reviewed: 5/16/2017
  • Degree: Human Resources
"Love this school and it completely prepared me to enter the job market. I made a career change and my undergrad has nothing to do with my Master Program however all the teaching staff were excellent at making sure that I would graduate and be confident with my new chosen career"
Christopher Ramos
  • Reviewed: 5/1/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"I got the opportunity to go to both the Rutgers Newark campus as well as the Rutgers New Brunswick campus as well. I enjoyed both campuses but there were significant different between the two due to both the sizes as well as the organizational aspect of both. Newark is a much smaller campus that does benefit from having small classrooms as well as more of a feeling of a community while New Brunswick is significantly smaller and has seemingly endless things to do. What can be said about both campuses from my experience is prepare to be challenged to grow into a leader both on campus and into your career as well."
Lorena Garcia
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2017
  • Degree: Exercise Science
"My favorite part of attending Rutgers University (New Brunswick Campus) was the diverse student population. I had the opportunity to meet people from all different parts of the world, by attending cultural events on campus and joining clubs. There was a great emphasis on networking during career fairs, which is a skill I still use today! If you are unsure what to major in, Rutgers provides a wide variety of introduction classes to learn more about different career options. And if you are interested in doing research as an undergrad or even if you have no idea what research entails, Rutgers has many research opportunities for its students. Overall, Rutgers provides an affordable and quality education, which I felt prepared me for graduate school."
Melissa Denholtz
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2017
  • Degree: Education
"The Graduate School of Education offers engaging and challenging coursework that truly prepares you as an educator. I was initially hesitant about going to Rutgers for my masters degree because I went to a small private college for undergrad. The GSE was welcoming and made the transition fairly easy."
Julissa Soriano
  • Reviewed: 3/27/2017
  • Degree: Communications
"Rutgers University was great place to learn. I entered through the Educational Opportunity Fund program and received academic and financial assistance which really assisted me in studying on an equal playing field. I developed some great friendships and fostered mentorship opportunities from my professors. An undergraduate experience is really about being involved on-campus and studying what you enjoy and working hard at it."