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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of the oldest and largest public research universities in the United States. Founded in 1766 as Queen's College, it became New Jersey's state university in 1945 and joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014. The university operates across three regional campuses in New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, and Camden, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Rutgers is classified as an R1 research university and is a member of the Association of American Universities, conducting extensive research across fields including medicine, public health, engineering, and the humanities. With a diverse student body of approximately 71,000 students, Rutgers is one of the largest university systems in the nation. The university is known for its strong programs in philosophy, mathematics, public policy, pharmacy, and African American history, among others. Its main New Brunswick/Piscataway campus is spread across five smaller campuses and features extensive research facilities, libraries, athletic complexes, and student housing. Rutgers has a significant global reach and maintains partnerships with institutions worldwide.