Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick
Former names
Queen's College
Rutgers College
Rutgers University
MottoSol iustitiae et occidentem illustra
Motto in English
Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also.
TypeFlagship
Research University
Land-grant
Public
EstablishedNovember 10, 1766 (1766-11-10)
Endowment$1.220 billion (2017)
ChancellorChristopher Molloy (interim)
PresidentRobert L. Barchi
Academic staff
2,080
Administrative staff
5,340
Students40,720 (2016)
Undergraduates32,206 (2016)
Postgraduates8,514 (2016)
Location
New Brunswick-Piscataway
,
New Jersey
,
U.S.
CampusUrban/Suburban 2,688 acres (10.88 km2)
Alma MaterOn the Banks of the Old Raritan
ColorsScarlet     
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Big Ten
NicknameScarlet Knights
MascotScarlet Knight
Websitenb.rutgers.edu