I described it as immense, sprawling, disjointed, ethnically diverse, overwhelming, filled with opportunity, excellent academics, and a place where students need to take initiative.
Rutgers’ size is both a positive and a negative. For students who are not afraid to speak up and seize opportunities, Rutgers will provide a wonderfully diverse, exciting, real-world environment.
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME
The Livingston Campus underwent a two billion dollar renovation with the construction of a new school of Business, Nursing, and Public Policy.
The recently opened up a diner and a host of other restaurants and shops on the Livingston campus to make it more active for students.
Rutgers students are diverse and 20% come from out of state/international. (Up from 13% in 2011).
Admissions is making a concerted effort to increase the out of state population and has made inroads, especially in neighboring states who are attracted to their new Honors College.
The school of engineering is the next most competitive. Mason Gross is also highly competitive and requires an audition for admission.