#248 nationally · R2 · New Jersey

Rutgers University-Newark research spending

Rutgers University-Newark spent $30M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #248 among US R1 and R2 universities and #6 in New Jersey.

$30Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#248of 297 nationally
#6 of 9in New Jersey (2% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
245Villanova UniversityPAR2$32M
246University of Nebraska at OmahaNER2$31M
247University of South Dakota MedSDR2$30M
248Rutgers University-NewarkNJR2$30M
249University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasPRR2$29M
250Northern Illinois UniversityILR2$29M
251Creighton University MedNER2$28M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Rutgers University-Newark run through its research office: https://researchoffice.newark.rutgers.edu/

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Questions

How much does Rutgers University-Newark spend on research?
Rutgers University-Newark reported $30M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Rutgers University-Newark rank nationally for research spending?
#248 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #6 of 9 in New Jersey.
Is Rutgers University-Newark an R1 university?
Rutgers University-Newark is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.