A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rutgers University-Newark are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
21%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Rutgers University Newark with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rutgers University-Newark has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,196
|
| Women |
5,821
|
Rutgers University-Newark serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 21.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186399 IPEDS survey data for Rutgers University Newark.