Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's yield is 11 pts higher than U. California-Santa Cruz's
Yield rate - 2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits 58% vs. 66% at U. California-Santa Cruz
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickVery selective
- U. California-Santa CruzSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickTest-optional
- U. California-Santa CruzTest-blind
How they read a record
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
U. California-Santa Cruz
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | U. California-Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rutgers University-New Brunswick Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why