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Rutgers University - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1
Full-Time Student Population 32,145
Part-Time Student Population 5,219
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,678
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 867
Total FT Faculty 2,386
Faculty with Terminal Degree 99%
Average Faculty Salary $106,835
Full-Time Retention Rate 91%
Part-Time Retention Rate 56%
Transfer-Out Rate 9%
Graduation Rate 77%
Programs/Majors Offered 123
Average Course Load 12–18 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 41%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 42%
  • 50 or More Students: 17%

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Some prospective students are scared at first about coming to a university that seems so tremendous. It is large, that’s for certain. There are five campuses—Busch, Livingston, College Avenue, Douglass, and Cook. They all have a different atmosphere, as well as college focuses, so it is extremely important to visit RU and take a university tour and figure out what campus fits you. Rutgers will automatically seem tinier once you enroll in a certain school. You’ll end up having that small college experience, while at the same time being a part of an enormous university. However, since Rutgers is a large university, you have to take certain precautions so you don’t get lost in the shuffle. It is of utmost necessity to see your college dean or adviser before you schedule classes.

At Rutgers, most students won’t take classes unless the professor is rated highly on www.ratemyprofessor.com. Since Rutgers is part of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the majority of professors are active researchers in their field. Professors never seem bored with their material—they are actively researching it after your hour-and-20-minute period is over. With over 1,000 courses to take each semester, Rutgers really has enough to offer any confused freshman that has no idea what to do with his or her life. You’re free at Rutgers to make the most of your college experience. You can come in thinking you want to be a bio major, and then switch it to performing arts.

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yixin80808

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences '17

3.8
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Academics

Some classes are pretty easy but some are very hard such as the Chemistry class. In some classes the attendence is mandatory and some isn't.

May 22, 2012

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yixin80808

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences '17

4.2
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Pharmacy

The is really tough in the preprofessional years and the classes get harder as the years progress. There are some good teachers, but there are some bad ones. There are a lot of TAs who have heavy accents, so it is very hard to understand them.

May 22, 2012

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ankita1010

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences '16

4.2
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Pharmacy Program

In the pharmacy program at Rutgers, the workload is very intense and requires a lot of hard work. Professors are very helpful with various research and internship opportunities. Academic advisers and deans are also very helpful with questions and problems.

May 14, 2012

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User rating for Rutgers University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 92 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Nursing
  • Mason Gross School of Arts
  • School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies
  • Douglass Residential College
  • Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
  • Ernest Mario School of Phamacy
  • Rutgers Business School
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
  • School of Management and Labor Relations
  • School of Social Work
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics and Econometrics: 3%
  • Psychology: 4%
  • Social Work: 3%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Any of the Rutgers Student Centers on campus
  • In your room
  • Near Douglass’s Passion Puddle
  • One of the 26 libraries on campus
  • Study lounges
Did You Know?
  • Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). This is a prestigious organization comprising 62 institutions known for the quality of their research and educational programs. Other members include Duke, Princeton, and Berkeley.
  • The Web site ratemyprofessor.com rates Rutgers faculty. Many students won't take a course unless the professor is highly rated on this site.
  • Rutgers is one of the few universities in the country that has an undergraduate program that allows students to work with cadavers in laboratories.
  • Rutgers University doesn't send home report cards. Students grades can only be obtained from the Registrar's Web page after signing in using a student ID and password. If you are failing, your parents may never know.
  • Dr. Wise Young works with undergraduates at Rutgers's W.M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience researching spinal cord injuries. Dr. Young was one of the world's leading neuroscientists and a member of the team that discovered the first effective therapy for spinal cord injuries. Christopher Reeves was a benefactor of the Keck Center.

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