As New Jersey's state university, Rutgers derives a significant part of its revenue from state appropriations. However, since 1989 students have paid an increasingly larger share of the costs of a Rutgers education.
Tuition and fees now cover 60.8 percent of educational costs, with state appropriations covering 39.2 percent.
New Jersey Appropriations in Comparison with Other States
When compared to other states, New Jersey funding for higher education is at the middle to low end. New Jersey ranks 34th in per capita spending on higher education and 44th when funding for higher education is measured against personal income.
Between 2006–2007 and 2008–2009, New Jersey appropriations for higher education decreased by 0.1 percent, making the state one of only four in the nation to see an actual reduction in monies allocated to colleges and universities.
