In the US News & World Report ranking, recognized as one of the most reputable, Rutgers University took first place in the "Best Colleges in the USA" category. It has also retained the title of the most "diverse" university for 14 years in a row, reflecting the diversity in various aspects of its life — from the national student body to educational programs, sports sections, clubs and organized leisure activities. The Wall Street Journal ranked Rutgers as the third largest university in the United States for bachelor's degree programs in business. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
The Rutgers University Library has more than 10 million items, making it the 44th largest in the country according to the American Library Association. In addition, Rutgers has several museums, including exhibitions on architecture and agriculture. The University also has its own botanical garden, covering an area of 20 hectares.
Rutgers offers many leisure opportunities for students: the university has more than 700 student organizations, including those with their own government. In addition, Rutgers was one of the pioneers in the organization of sports competitions between colleges, and the presence of more than 30 sports teams testifies to the high importance of sports in the life of the university.