About Rutgers University, Newark. Rutgers University, Newark in Newark, NJ reports an overall acceptance rate of 71.4%, an SAT middle 50% of 1030–1270, a class size of 1,857, and a yield of 7.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Most diverse national university (U.S. News). Test-blind admissions policy — scores not considered even if submitted. Strong pre-law and criminal justice programs in urban Newark setting.