Embracing our Identity as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
At Rutgers-Newark, we embrace our identity as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, which we earned in 2016. Latinx undergraduate enrollment has grown more than 50% in the last decade and today more than 34% of undergraduates identify as Latinx. The diversity of our Latinx student body and the strength of the connections maintained by our students with their families’ ancestral homes across the world strengthens our commitment as an anchor institution that works with many partners in our community on challenges and solutions locally that resonate globally.
Student Demographics
For more than two decades, Rutgers-Newark has been among the most diverse universities in the U.S. Our current undergraduate enrollment reflects this continued leadership.
34% Of Our Students Enrolled Currently Are From Latin Descent
Latino Students
Rutgers Fosters and Embraces Diversity With 72% of Rutgers Newark Students Being Students Color
Students of Color
54% of Rutgers Newark Students Consist of Graduate Students
Graduate Students
34% of Rutgers Newark Students Are First Generation Students
First Gen Students
14% of Rutgers Newark Students Are Local to Newark
Newark Residents
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Distinction as an HSI Leader
Reflecting the high priority we place on not just having a diverse community, but leveraging that diversity to make a difference, Rutgers-Newark has earned the following distinctions.
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Designation by the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright-HSI Leader
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Ranking among the best institutions in the nation for diversity, social mobility, and return on investment, as a “best bang for the buck” honoree.
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National recognition by The Education Trust for Leading the Way in Diversity and Degrees
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Led by an internationally recognized advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a team recognized for shared equity leadership
Spotlight
Witness the radiant brilliance emanating from Rutgers-Newark, where our students and faculty continually ascend new heights in academia and innovation, sculpting an indelible mark of excellence and pioneering leadership in diverse fields.
Jennifer M. Bucalo, Ph.D. (She/Her/Ella)
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Chancellor
Center for Law & Justice Building
Email: HSI@newark.rutgers.edu