Rutgers University-New Brunswick
(Rutgers)
Rutgers University is New Jersey's flagship public research university and one of the original colonial colleges, with a history predating the American Revolution. It is the largest university in the state, offering strong programs in pharmacy, biotech, and engineering, with deep connections to the pharmaceutical industry concentrated in central New Jersey.
Mascot: Scarlet Knight
Notable Alumni
James Gandolfini (actor, The Sopranos)•Calista Flockhart (actress, Ally McBeal)•Kristin Davis (actress, Sex and the City)
At a Glance
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Safety
Rutgers PD operates 24/7 with the Rave Guardian safety app, Knight Mover shuttle service, and on-campus walking escorts. The multi-campus layout creates security challenges.
New Brunswick has a high violent crime rate, though the immediate Rutgers campus neighborhoods earn B+ to A- safety grades. Safety varies significantly once you move away from university-adjacent areas.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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