Name and Founding
- Official Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Founded: 1766 (as Queen’s College)
- Renamed: Rutgers College in 1825
Public Status
- Became the state university of New Jersey: 1945 and 1956
Campuses
- Main Campuses: New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, Camden
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Rutgers Academic Programs
- 29 schools and colleges
- Over 150 undergraduate majors
- More than 400 graduate programs
Rutgers Research
- Leading research institution
- Member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)
- Numerous research centers and institutes
Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus
- Largest and most comprehensive campus
- Includes the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, Rutgers Business School, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
- Home to the Waksman Institute of Microbiology and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Newark Campus
- Known for its diverse student body and urban setting
- Includes Rutgers Law School, Rutgers Business School (Newark), School of Public Affairs and Administration, College of Arts and Sciences
- Focuses on urban research and community engagement
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Rutgers Camden Campus
- Smaller, more intimate educational environment
- Includes School of Business, Rutgers Law School (Camden), College of Arts and Sciences
- Emphasizes community service and regional partnerships
Student Life
- Enrollment: Over 70,000 students
- Known for diversity and inclusiveness
- Wide range of student organizations, clubs, activities
- Division I athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference
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Notable Alumni
- James Gandolfini, actor
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator
- Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize-winning economist
- Mario Batali, celebrity chef
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Rankings and Recognition
- Consistently ranked among top public universities in the U.S.
- Recognized globally for research output and academic excellence
- Highly ranked programs in pharmacy, public health, and business
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Research and Innovation
- Attracts significant research funding from federal agencies, private industry, philanthropic organizations
- Known for contributions in biotechnology, health sciences, environmental science, social sciences
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Governance
- Governed by a Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
- President: Chief executive officer, responsible for overall leadership and administration
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Community Engagement
- Provides community outreach and extension services through Rutgers Cooperative Extension
- Plays a significant role in New Jersey’s economic development, workforce development, research commercialization, public policy
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