D3New Jersey Athletic Conference

Rutgers University–Newark Baseball

D3 baseball program in Newark, NJ. Member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

Rutgers University–Newark is a D3 baseball program in the New Jersey Athletic Conference located in Newark, NJ. Head coach Conor Kortmann has led the program. Freshmen earn 13% of at-bats and 21% of innings pitched. 33% of players stay all four years. After college, 16% of alumni enter government — top employers include Shrewsbury Police Dept, Randolph High School, Progressive Insurance. Rutgers University–Newark has a 79% acceptance rate and 3.2 average GPA and costs approximately $15,941 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Rutgers University–Newark Baseball?

Freshmen at Rutgers University–Newark earn 13% of total at-bats and 21% of innings pitched — below the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 31%, and seniors 33%. The median hitter records 37 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 21% of innings pitched, sophomores 29%, juniors 25%, and seniors 26%. The median pitcher throws 14.2 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 13%So 23%Jr 31%Sr 33%

Median at-bats per hitter: 37

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 21%So 29%Jr 25%Sr 26%

Median innings per pitcher: 14.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Rutgers University–Newark Baseball?

33% of freshmen who join Rutgers University–Newark baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D3 average of 36%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 31%. On average, players spend 2.5 seasons on the Rutgers University–Newark roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

33%
Stay 4 years
31%
Leave after year 1
2.5
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Rutgers University–Newark Baseball Players Do After College?

16% of Rutgers University–Newark baseball alumni go into government, the most common career path among the 42 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (12%), coaching (8%), insurance (8%). Top employers include Shrewsbury Police Dept, Randolph High School, Progressive Insurance, Oak Beverages, Elizabeth Fire Department.

Career Category Breakdown

government16%
finance12%
coaching8%
insurance8%
education8%

Based on LinkedIn data for 42 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Rutgers University–Newark Baseball?

Conor Kortmann is the head baseball coach at Rutgers University–Newark. Rutgers University–Newark competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference as a D3 program in Newark, NJ.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Rutgers University–Newark?

Rutgers University–Newark has a 79% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.23 for admitted students, with a 67% graduation rate — below the D3 average of 69%. 84% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Rutgers University–Newark is 7,187 students.

79%
Acceptance rate
3.23
Average GPA
25
Average ACT
67%
Graduation rate
84%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Rutgers University–Newark?

Attending Rutgers University–Newark costs approximately $35,348 per year, with the average student receiving $19,407 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $15,941 per year. 56% of students at Rutgers University–Newark receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$35kAid: $19kNet: $16k
Aid covers 55%56% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Rutgers University–Newark Baseball?

Rutgers University–Newark is a D3 baseball program competing in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, located in Newark, NJ.

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