Poets&Quants Top Business Schools

Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick

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Contact Georgina Hannah with any questions. Profile updated: March 14, 2025.

School Data

Tuition & Fees In-State: $83,100*

Tuition & Fees Out-of-State: $159,516*

Average Salary: $78,746.87

Graduates With Jobs 90 Days After Graduation: 88%

International: 14%

Minority: 18%

First generation college students: 20%

Acceptance Rate: 39%

Average SAT: 1,416

Average GPA: 3.88

*The total tuition and fees for the most recent graduating class. This does not include books, room, or board.

** HS Class Top Ten is the percent of the student population that graduated high school in the top ten percent of their class.

*** Please note that these statistics are provided for the business school major only whenever possible. If a school does not track these statistics separately, then the university-wide statistics are provided.

The Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick (RBSNB) finished No. 44 on Poets&Quants’ 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 37 in Admission Standards, No. 54 in Career Outcomes, and No. 81 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).

The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 38.7%, and the class also reported an average SAT score of 1416. Its six-year graduation rate is 89%.

In career data, 77.6% of Class of 2024 graduates and 70.7% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 88.3% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 80.8% of 2023 grads.

Average salary for the most recent graduates was $78,746.87, with 48% of them reporting an average signing bonus of $10,301.57. The top employers included PwC, Deloitte, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Amazon, Ernst & Young (EY), Prudential Financial, TD Bank, Burlington Stores, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

The Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick offers a solid undergraduate business education that’s characterized by extensive career preparation and strong extracurricular activities.

EXTENSIVE CAREER PREP 

Undergraduates at Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick can choose from the following majors: Accounting, Business Analytics and Information Technology, Finance, Leadership and Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

One of the key differentiators of Rutgers education is the programming it offers for students to get the necessary training and resources for their chosen career path. Students benefit from resume writing workshops, business etiquette training, LinkedIn coaching, and personal branding courses.

The Road to Wall Street is a prime example. The program boosts industry knowledge and interview skills for students intent on pursuing a career on Wall Street through intensive training and supportive mentorship. Students get access to comprehensive courses on corporate finance, financial modeling and valuation, and more. Additionally, the program features one-on-one counseling for job selection, networking, and general interview prep as well as a peer and alumni mentor match. 

The B-school recently developed more extensive career programs to add to its “Roads” roster including a Road to Silicon Valley program and Road to Consulting program. These types of programs offer undergraduate business students a unique opportunity to essentially take a “fast-track” path to landing a job in their chosen career. 

VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULARS 

New Brunswick offers many opportunities for students to supplement their in-class knowledge and gain real-world experience. For instance, the annual FanTAXtic case competition sponsored by Deloitte Tax gives students a view into the world of accounting and auditing. Competing students engage in a case study simulation and give a presentation of their solutions to a panel of Deloitte Tax professionals. 

“I participated in a tax case competition sponsored by Deloitte Tax, and professor Pochesci was the faculty advisor,” one alumni told us. “It was such a life-changing experience. I got to lead a group of four people and learn how to compete professionally. I was able to build such strong bonds with my team and professor. As a result, I got a job at my dream company even before graduation. I cannot thank them more for the experience and the professor’s guidance.”

The Hult Prize @ Rutgers is another strong example of an extracurricular that adds to the educational experience at Rutgers. The program is a partnership with the United Nations that allows students to use their business knowledge in solving a real world issue. This year’s challenge asks students to “transform food into a vehicle for change.” 

The B-school also features more than 20 different student business organizations ranging from entrepreneurship to community service. One of the latest groups developed a Blockchain hub to teach and create new uses for the in-demand technology. 

Initiatives like Women BUILD (Business Undergraduates in Leadership Development) and RUBY (Rutgers University Business for Youth) provide additional networking and mentorship opportunities. The school also offers specialized career concentrations, including Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, Leadership Skills, Management Information Systems, and Sales, allowing students to tailor their business education to their interests.

The school has also integrated emerging technologies into its curriculum, offering courses in Continuous Business Monitoring, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies. To give students more flexibility in shaping their education, RBSNB introduced the Build Your Own Courses (BYOC) initiative, allowing students to customize their coursework by selecting specific topics of interest from a broad menu of subjects.

ALUMNI SAY

“In one of our classes, we got the chance to work with a company to help them solve real-world business problems and our suggestions were implemented by the clients. They were pleased with our work. It was also a great learning and gratifying experience.”

“I was involved in Women BUILD. It was by far the program that offered me the most opportunities to showcase leadership and critical thinking skills and provided regular opportunities for connection to industry leaders.”

“Brand Management Co-op at Johnson & Johnson. I was able to work full time for 6 month through the MLDP program as a full-time RBS student and received recut toward my marketing degree. Ultimately led to full time employment post-grad.”

“This is a great program, worth every dollar spent! The staff was always willing to spend additional time to help the students. As an accounting major, I loved that the accounting degree set me up for the CPA licensure. All I had to do was pass the tests!”

“Probably the best budget education I can think of for in state. Most meaningful experiences were through clubs and Rutgers is great for creating that community.”

Contact Information

Location:
100 Rockafeller Road Suite 1008
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Admissions Office:
848-445-3600
School Social Media:

The Rutgers Business School Undergraduate-New Brunswick program educates students for an ever-changing global economy. The school’s leadership in New Jersey and strong corporate reputation help our industry-connected professors and dedicated career management team prepare business school students to work at world-class companies.

Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the 8th oldest University in America and one of nine Colonial Colleges that includes Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia. This tradition of academic excellence led to Rutgers becoming the State University of New Jersey, making it one of the best return-on-investments in the U.S. according to Fortune, where Rutgers ranked No. 9 in the U.S. [read story].

Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-New Brunswick offers major programs that lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in the following areas:

 

Entrepreneurship Minor

Students from all over Rutgers join in entrepreneurship courses. Such diversity allows for the generation of a variety of ideas and perspectives on problems (for example, having engineering, science, or art majors interact with business major students).

Companies Desire Rutgers Students

Rutgers Business School has gained a reputation for excellence and we are continuing to improve. More and more companies are interested in hiring our students because they know the value they will gain. These employers not only count on the high academic level of our students but additionally on their motivation and work ethic.  The median starting salary for graduates was $55,000, ranked 28th in the U.S. according to Bloomberg Businessweek [see who hires our students].

Mission

To provide a high-quality, program of study for students wishing to pursue professional careers in industry and public accounting firms, to expand the university’s research efforts in the areas of business and managerial issues, to encourage faculty in business studies to serve the business and government communities, and to participate in professional associations.