Overview

The African American and African Studies programme of Rutgers University focuses on African societies as well as on African-descended communities of the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and other African diaspora communities around the world.

Key facts

The faculty of Africana Studies are all specialists of Africana scholarship but trained in a variety of fields, among these literature, history, sociology, political studies, and anthropology. Our courses are mostly interdisciplinary and designed to integrate scholarship on race, gender, and class. Several of our courses are cross-listed with other units. We offer courses that fulfill the general education requirement as well as the intensive writing requirement.

Accreditation

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power and Decision Making in Urban Communities

The Psychology of Minority Groups & Politics of Minority Groups

African American History

Poverty and Urban Environmental Systems

The Slave Narrative

Poor, Minorities, and Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States
Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Achieve a minimum of 1400 on the SAT-I (critical reading and math combined) in one test administration. Note: Only test scores through October will be considered for the BA/MD program.
An ACT composite score of 32 and above will be accepted in lieu of SAT scores. NOTE: Only test scores through October of your senior year will be considered for the BA/MD program. If you plan to take the ACT after October, you should still have your scores sent to Rutgers for scholarship consideration. However, scores from tests later than October will not be factored into the BA/MD review process. If you have taken both the SAT and the ACT, you may submit both sets of scores, or whichever test qualifies you for the program.
Be enrolled in their senior year of high school at the time of application
NJMS requires applicants to have US citizenship or permanent residency for matriculation into its program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35758 USD / year

≈ 35758 USD / year
Out-of-State

35758 USD / year

≈ 35758 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14933 USD / year

≈ 14933 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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Funding

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