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Rutgers University–New BrunswickSAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1310–1500 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1310 – 1500
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1500 on the SAT total.

ACT composite28 – 33
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 33 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total13101500
ACT composite2833

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1310 SAT / 28 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1500 SAT / 33 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is test-optional

Rutgers University–New Brunswick does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1310 SAT / 28 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Rutgers University–New Brunswick, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Rutgers University–New Brunswick?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Rutgers University–New Brunswick students scored between 1310 and 1500 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1500 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1410 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1310 SAT good enough for Rutgers University–New Brunswick?+
A 1310 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1500 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Rutgers University–New Brunswick?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 28–33 on the ACT. A composite around 33 would place you near the top of that range; 28 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Rutgers University–New Brunswick test-optional or test-required?+
Rutgers University–New Brunswick does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1310 SAT / 28 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Rutgers–New Brunswick is test-optional and explicitly does not disadvantage non-submitters. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s admissions office.

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