
Rutgers University - New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 65.4% for Regular Decision applicants in 2023, with 28,326 out of 43,347 applicants being accepted. This rate reflects a decline from 68.2% in 2021, indicating a gradual increase in competitiveness over the years. Historical data shows acceptance rates have fluctuated, such as a 66.3% rate in 2022 and 66.9% in 2020, down from 61.2% in 2019. It's clear that the applicant pool is becoming increasingly competitive as acceptance rates have generally trended downward since 2017.