Federal data, not an estimate: the middle 50% of Rutgers University-New Brunswick's enrolled students and what to do with it.
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The middle 50% of enrolled students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick scored 28–33 on the ACT Composite, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. A Composite at or above 33 clears the band; inside it, aim for the upper half. The Composite is the average of English, Math and Reading, so the cheapest gain is always the weakest section. Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants — the score is one input, not a cutoff.
| 25th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
A middle 50% means a quarter of enrolled students scored below 28 and a quarter above 33. It describes who enrolled — it is not an admission rule.
It averages English, Math and Reading, rounded at the half. One raw question in your weakest section can move the Composite a full point — which makes the weakest section the cheapest place to gain. Science is optional and does not affect it.
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The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 28–33 on the Composite. The upper half of that band is competitive, and 33+ clears it. There is no published cutoff.
A quarter of enrolled students scored below 28. It is possible, and the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. The school's federal profile is linked below.