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
56 percent of educational costs, with state appropriations covering only 44
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 30th in per capita spending on higher education and 43rd when
funding for higher education is measured against personal income.
Between 2005–06 and 2007–08, New Jersey appropriations for higher education decreased by 0.3 percent, making the state the only one in the nation to see an actual reduction in monies allocated to colleges and universities.
