Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Founded in 1967, the now STEM-designated Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) program educates innovative people who wish to combine social concerns with analytic skills. The MCRP program prepares students for practice in planning as well as policy and program development through a curriculum designed to develop an understanding of the linkages between the social, economic, and political factors of urban society and the physical and environmental framework of regions and communities.

Points of Distinction

As part of the Rutgers – New Brunswick campus, the MCRP program taps into a wide array of resources at the university and addresses important planning issues both locally and globally. The MCRP program offers focused studies in: Housing and Community Development; Urban Development/Redevelopment and Design; Environmental, Human Health, and Land Use Planning; International Development; Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Informatics, while also allowing students to design an individualized course of study aligned with their substantive interests, values, and professional aspirations.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of City and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	Optional for 2024-2025
Minimum TOEFL	83
Minimum IELTS	6.5
Year this program started	1967
In-state tuition per year	$18,696
Out-of-state tuition per year	$31,656
Application deadline	May 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	January 15 for Fall, November 1 for Spring
Students in program	153 Enrolled in 2021-2022
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	5.84:1

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Design
Minimum GPA	2.50 for direct admit transfer students; 2.00 for current Rutgers - New Brunswick students
Minimum ACT	Optional
Minimum SAT	Optional
In-state tuition per year	$31, 976
Out-of-state tuition per year	$50, 738
Application deadline	July 1st for Fall, December 15th for Spring
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	March 15th: FAFSA, December 1st: merit-based scholarships for 1st year students
Students in program	50