Discover Rutgers–Newark
Rutgers–Newark unites 7,000 undergraduates from more than 75 countries in one great American city. Newark’s acclaimed renaissance is in full swing, and Rutgers–Newark’s location in the downtown business, education, and cultural arts district gives students all the excitement of a rich urban lifestyle. The 37-acre Rutgers–Newark campus— residential, and easy to walk on four square blocks—is adjacent to four other higher-education institutions, making for a dynamic collegiate community of 35,000 students.
Choosing an urban university such as Rutgers–Newark is an intellectual adventure. You and your classmates will explore historic neighborhoods, embrace community-based experiential learning, and take full advantage of neighbors like:
- Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
- Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium
- Gateway Complex
- Military Park
- Newark Museum
- Newark Penn Station for a quick train hop to New York City
- Newark Public Library
- New Jersey Historical Society
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Prudential Center (concerts and hockey)
- University Heights Science Park
These Rutgers–Newark schools serve undergraduates: