Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Jersey and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include New Brunswick. In 2025 it served 15,752 patients, down 0.9% from 15,890 in 2024. 32.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.4% across New Jersey health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,752Patients served, 2025
32.5%of patients uninsured
53.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,366Total accrued cost per patient
$409Cost per visit
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey compared with New Jersey and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey | New Jersey health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.0% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.3% | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 32.5% | 26.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 53.9% | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 2.1% | 5.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.5% | 18.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,366 | $912 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $409 | $282 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 69.2% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 61.1% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 72.3% | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.8% | 64.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.8% | 33.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.2% | 74.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 71.6% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 65.6% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.6% | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.5% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,712 |
| Dental | 3,437 |
| Mental health | 1,125 |
| Total clinic visits | 52,635 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,752 | $1,366 | 32.5% | 53.9% |
| 2024 | 15,890 | $1,235 | 33.4% | 54.6% |
| 2023 | 15,008 | $1,274 | 32.2% | 56.2% |
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