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    Undergraduate Admissions

    It All Starts Right Here

    Standing among the nation’s leading research universities, Rutgers is acclaimed for the excellent achievements of our people and for their contributions to society in the pursuit of education, research, and health care. No matter what your path, Rutgers opens the door to a bright future. 

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    Visit Rutgers

    As The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers makes its presence known throughout the Garden State with three regional campuses offering their own distinct personality and collegiate environment.

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    Important Dates and Deadlines

    • October 1: First-Year and Transfer (Spring Semester)
    • November 1: First-Year Early Action (Fall Semester)
    • December 1: First-Year Regular Decision (Fall Semester)
    • February 1: Transfer (Fall Semester)
    • February 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Priority Filing Deadline for Rutgers Students
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    Paying for Rutgers

    Rutgers remains committed to accessibility and affordability, as quality education should be within reach of all admitted students. See why we are included in Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in American Public Colleges and Universities.

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    Middle States Accreditation

    Rutgers University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is the regional accreditation authority for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States and is one of six regional accrediting bodies in the United States for four-year institutions. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality approved by Middle States member institutions.

    Learn more about Rutgers’ accreditation
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