Explore Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ
Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ serves 6 campuses in central NJ, including Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Seton Hall University, Rutgers Newark, Kean University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham). Hillel GMW's mission is to create a strong and welcoming Jewish community on campus, to facilitate meaningful experiences for students, to foster Jewish education and awareness, and to help develop and grow students' Jewish identities, their connection to Israel, and their relationship with the world.This Hillel serves: Rutgers University, Newark; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark; Montclair State University; Kean University; Fairleigh Dickinson University - Madison Campus; Seton Hall University
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,319 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
4,286 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 72%
- U.S. Region N/A
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $14,826
- Tuition Out-of-State $31,608
- Out-of-State/Int’l 1% / 9%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Rutgers University, Newark Jewish undergraduate students.
Rutgers Jewish Studies Awards
To be eligible for an award, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a declared major or minor in Jewish Studies. Graduate students at Rutgers enrolled in MA or PhD programs who are doing research on a topic in Jewish Studies are also eligible for consideration.
Rutgers Jewish Awards for Outside Research or Study
This awards enables students to pursue research related to Jewish Studies at institutions other than Rutgers, in the U.S. or abroad. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a major or minor in Jewish Studies at Rutgers. Students at Rutgers in MA or PhD programs doing Jewish Studies research are also eligible.
Rutgers Study in Israel Awards
The Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life distributes financial awards to full-time Rutgers undergraduate and graduate students for study in Israel at an accredited Israeli university.
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