Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

With more than 50,000 students on campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick, Rutgers is one of the nation’s major public institutions of higher education. Chartered in 1766, Rutgers has a unique history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a state university. The university’s 27 degree-granting units offer majors in more than 100 fields, with thousands of courses covering the full range of human experience.

As a public institution, Rutgers is committed to accessibility. University aid and scholarships of varying amounts are available to bright and talented students who choose Rutgers for their college education. During the 2007-2008 academic year, more than $119 million in aid was allocated to first-year students. In the fall of 2008, almost 1300 incoming students received University merit awards, representing about $10.5 million in merit aid. Merit awards are competitive and are allocated based on available funding.