Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is one of the oldest and largest public research universities in the United States. Chartered in 1766 as Queen's College, it became the state university of New Jersey in 1945 and joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across three regional campuses—New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, and Camden—and is known for its strong research output, diverse student body, and extensive academic offerings. With total enrollment exceeding 71,000 students, Rutgers operates as a leading public research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). It is particularly recognized for programs in philosophy, mathematics, public policy, public health, and the sciences, and it conducts significant research in areas such as climate science, biomedical engineering, and public affairs. The university's campuses blend historic architecture with modern facilities, providing extensive libraries, laboratories, residential communities, and athletic venues.