Rutgers Rankings

Rutgers stands among the nation's leading research universities—acclaimed for the achievements of Rutgers people and their contributions to society and the world's body of knowledge. Founded in 1766, Rutgers was chartered at the same time as some of the most prestigious institutions—such as the Ivy League universities. Rutgers excels by preparing students for leadership and success, applying knowledge and discoveries to address real-world needs, and improving the quality of life for the people of New Jersey, the nation, and the world.

An Academic Powerhouse

#1
New Jersey public university
(Rutgers–New Brunswick)

U.S. News & World Report

Top 15
Public national university
(Rutgers–New Brunswick)

U.S. News & World Report

Top 20
Public national university
(Rutgers–Newark)

Washington Monthly

Top 50
Public national university
(Rutgers–Camden)

U.S. News & World Report

At the Top of the Profession

#1
Top public business school in NJ/NY metro region
(Rutgers Business School)

Bloomberg Businessweek

#7
Criminology graduate program
(Rutgers–Newark)

U.S. News & World Report

Top 25
28 graduate programs rank in the top 25
(Rutgers–New Brunswick)

U.S. News & World Report

#11
Law–Legal Writing program
(Rutgers–Newark and Rutgers–Camden)

U.S. News & World Report

Training Health Care Leaders Committed to Caring

The schools of Rutgers Health comprise New Jersey's largest and most influential constellation of academic institutions devoted to the education of the full complement of health care professionals.

Top 25
Nationally ranked program: Pharmacy

U.S. News & World Report

#5
Nationally ranked program: Nursing–D.N.P.

U.S. News & World Report

#1
Physical Therapy program in New Jersey

U.S. News & World Report