With more than 50,000 students on Rutgers University campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick/Piscataway, Rutgers University is one of the nation's major state universities. Chartered in 1766, it has a unique history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a state university. Its 30 degree-granting units offer majors in over 100 fields and thousands of courses.
Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, is one of the leading state universities in the nation. The state university is made up of 29 degree-granting divisions; 12 undergraduate colleges, 11 graduate schools, and three schools offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Five are located in Camden, seven in Newark, and 14 in New Brunswick/Piscataway.
Today, Rutgers University continues to grow, both in its facilities and in the variety and depth of its educational and research programs. The goals of this New Jersey college for the future include the continued provision of the highest quality education, along with the increased support of research and commitment to public service to meet the needs of society. |