Rutgers-Newark SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1030–1270 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1150, reflecting the typical performance of incoming freshmen at Rutgers-Newark
• 75th Percentile: Around 1270, meaning top-performing admitted students often score at or above this level

Key Points:

• SAT/ACT scores are currently test-optional at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark due to recent policy changes, though submitting scores can strengthen an application.
• Scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold, focusing on overall academic readiness.
• Rutgers-Newark practices superscoring for SAT, combining the highest section scores from multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores, along with strong high school coursework, can support an application if SAT scores are not submitted.
• Applicants are encouraged to aim for SAT scores near or above 1200 to be competitive for admission to Rutgers-Newark, especially for selective programs.