Rutgers Impact

New Jersey’s largest research university with campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, and research and clinical locations across the state.

• 585,500+ living alumni with more than half living in New Jersey
• 2.3 million annual patient visits to Rutgers Health practices, clinics, and community health centers statewide
• New Jersey’s sole land-grant institution with academic, outreach, and extension services in all 21 counties

At Rutgers, size is strength: 29 schools, 150+ undergraduate majors, and 400+ graduate programs

• 67,200+ undergraduate and graduate students across Rutgers
• 82% of students are New Jersey residents
• 18,000+ Rutgers students earn their degrees each year

Committed to research and development driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, Rutgers exceeds all New Jersey colleges and universities in R&D expenditures.

• $929.3 million in research grants and sponsored programs (FY23)
• 300+ research centers and institutes, New Jersey’s most extensive and diversified network of laboratories
• 1,267 active issued worldwide patents (FY23)

Rutgers generates $7 for New Jersey’s economy for every $1 of state investment.

• Supporting 58,000+ jobs in the state through direct and indirect spending
• #4 - Rutgers is the fourth-largest non-governmental employer in New Jersey
• 1,300+ clinical providers in 50+ towns and 16 counties

Rutgers Is a Leader in Health Care
Rutgers Health conducts research, trains health professionals, and provides patient care at state-of-the-art facilities.

• #1 Academic health care provider in New Jersey
• 2.3 million annual patient visits to Rutgers Health practices 
• 450+ clinical trials in process at any time

Rutgers Is What Excellence Looks Like

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.