What division is Rutgers?

Rutgers competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Rutgers?

The average GPA at Rutgers is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

Rutgers has an enrollment of approximately 37,751 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers?

Rutgers has an acceptance rate of 58%.

How do I get recruited to play at Rutgers?

To get recruited at Rutgers, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Rutgers's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Rutgers

New Brunswick, NJFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

37,751

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

58%

Acceptance

84%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Rutgers is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in New Brunswick, NJ. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Rutgers, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

84%

Acceptance

58%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,383

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$61,263

Coaching Staff527 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

Kyle Monangai was a low-star recruit out of Don Bosco Prep. He earned his way to a Big Ten captaincy at Rutgers and the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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About Rutgers Athletics

Rutgers is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in New Brunswick, NJ, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 37,751 students, Rutgers offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Rutgers with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Rutgers is 3.7. The school maintains a 84% graduation rate.

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