Rutgers University Reviews

"The faculty at the Mason Gross School of Visual Arts are extremely knowledgable and supportive. The studio and gallery spaces are impressive and the relatively easily access to New York City make for an overall outstanding experience."

"I completed a BA majoring in English at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. While I enjoyed many of my classes, the focus was a bit too much like checking off requirements, making a good amount of the course content feel arbitrary. I went on to complete a Master of Education program at Rutgers focusing in English Education, so my BA experience was both required and helpful. I like Rutgers because there is great diversity in what one is able to study within the same school, and I wish I had time and financial support to stay longer and broaden my experience beyond my major of choice."

"Its a very competitive, and labor intensive program, and although being in a class of less than 200, we still share the campus with >30,000 people. The campus is massive, and there are busses, but they're always packed and often require a lot of planning to catch in order to be in class on time. However, as an off campus student, I can drive the short distance. All in all, Rutgers is a wonderful school! I love it!"

"Excellent teachers Financial support is not great"

"I feel that the Rutgers program offers superior value for the program cost. Instructors are excellent, course offerings are broad and every course I've taken has been immediately useful to me in my real-world work environment. Proximity to New York City as well as many major organiziations who are headquartered in NJ provide job opportunities and exposure opportunities that cannot be overstated in its ability to encourage career deelopment or provide a kickstart to those who need it."

"There are limited options for focusing your coursework beyond general introduction and little career direction unless you are doing something very traditional. There doesn't seem like much opportunity for research. Faculty advising is atrocious and they didn't seem to understand or care about my areas of interest. Additionally graduate students are isolated from each other and have little contact (one of the reasons for going to a large university) due to the sprawling disorganized campus. On the positive side tuition is reasonable compared to other similar programs."

"Rutgers is a good school for subjects like business, pharmacy, nursing and engineering. Other than that, you shouldn't waste time with liberal arts or even the sciences (speech or physical therapy). Good bang for your buck and the experience is what you make of it. Study abroad with rutgers was fantastic"

"I highly recommend Rutgers University specifically for the profession of pharmacy. I felt like the diversity of having a range of majors (not all pharmacy) within the same campus helped to develop an open-minded view and interact greatly with other students. I learned a lot from my courses with the exception of the general sciences where class sizes were 200+ which made it difficult to gain classroom interaction (which is the type of learning I benefit from). The campus is full of excitement, with so many things to do and activities to become involved in. The New Brunswick campus is huge so there transportation is provided from campus to campus however, it can be difficult with peak hours and a lot of students trying to get to classes at once. The dorms are getting better but space is getting more limited. The newly developed dorms are very nice (e.g. BEST, Livi Apts). I miss the dining halls too. A lot of diverse foods each day, buffet style, so I'd always eat a lot! But then there are easily accessible gyms as well. I couldn't be happier with my time at Rutgers except the fact that I have yet to find a job. I believe that has more to do with my own actions rather than Rutgers however, Rutgers could have tried to prep students more with career seeking advice."

"Rutgers University is a huge university. The experience is what you make of it. You have to be very proactive and get involved. You can very easily feel lost in a big swarm of students. It is IMPORTANT to join a community whether it be professional or just for fun. Make sure you take a balanced set of classes that can provide you a set of hard/technical skills but also an appreciation of the world. The opportunities at Rutgers are limitless but that can make it seem overwhelming. Join a community or even form a community. Be a part of something, I cannot stress this enough. As for the Public Health degree program, if you ultimate aim is to work for a non-profit,government or clinical care this degree program is for you. If not, major in something else and minor in the program because the department is not equipped to help you if you are not planning to go into policy, non-profits, academia or medicine. Don't get me wrong, I loved my major and what I studied but I realized that going into policy, non-profits, academia or medicine is not ultimately what I want to do. I would've been better off taken classes that taught me hard skills (video editing, marketing, programming) and reading on public health topics in books myself."

"This program was very intense but all worth it. The instructors cared a lot about the students and spent a lot of their time reviewing the materials with them. As a result, the majority of the students were able to pass the board exams. It was such a great program!"

"Pros: Amazing faculty and staff. Great history of job placement of alumni. Incredibly diverse student body. Cons: Living and commuting is expensive in surrounding areas."

"Pros: The school is less expensive for in-state NJ residents compared to most other medical schools in the tri-state area. The faculty and student body are generally helpful and nurturing. Cons: The school is located in Newark, which is not the safest or most ideal area to live in (huge understatement). The Housing Office for the medical school campus communicates poorly with students and is disorganized about assigning rooms."

"The professors are all highly qualified in their fields and can impart some great knowledge. The course work is extensive, but not overwhelming. Faculty is highly approachable and eager to help students meet career and academic goals. The program is excellent. Although Rutgers provides a high standard of education, the cost is extremely high for a state school. Financial aid is hardly available for middle class students, especially for graduate programs."

"I cannot say enough positive things about my department and my program, I feel like a perfect fit and the professors go above and beyond for every student. The only issues I have are with financial aid, but that's more of the administration's issue. I've never dealt with such a fantastic group of supportive, humble intellectuals. It's fantastic."

"Thus far, Rutgers University has been extremely time efficient in all of their responses and efforts to reach out to students in the community. The Rutgers community is very diverse, and although they have an extremely high population of students enrolled both full and part-time, they offer a more than satisfactory amount of time and dedication to the needs of each individual student."

"Overall, I really enjoy my graduate program in Microbial Biology. Every professor has seemed highly intelligent and willing to help you learn. The graduate director is always there to help, and works with you to make your schedule work. I'd say my only cons would be the lack of financial aid unless you are working in a lab. However, even with having to travel to campus to take classes, I'd say it's been a good experience so far."

"Rutgers University has broadened my academic and personal horizons immensely. At school, I am surrounded by those that have a similar interest in helping others. I also have the support and knowledge of my experienced professors to guide me throughout my graduate school career. Obtaining my master's puts my practical skills and education to the test. It is my hope that with the help of this scholarship, I can continue to work hard so that I can help those in need and better our world. I am very grateful for this opportunity and for my opportunity to attend graduate school."

"It's medical school...it's hard. But I couldn't imagine pursuing my medical degree anywhere else. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is a community that works with you and for you to support you and I really appreciate that."

"The pros are that the campus is a commuter campus and the coursework is made so that it compliments working students. The cons are that classes are only at late hours and also the campus is not safe during these late hours."

"I am a PhD student transferred from other university in the US and I am more than pleased of being here and chosen this school to pursue my Doctorate in Atmospheric Science. The Faculty is really good, I have a wonderful advisor, open and very organized, and the administrative staff have been extremely helpful."