Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

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Admission rate

Rutgers University-Camden admitted 77.8% of applicants university-wide (9,292 of 11,951).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide77.8%9,29211,951
In-state84.7%6,5827,771
Out-of-state75.9%1,9292,541
International applicants47.7%7811,639
Men77.9%4,0195,158
Women77.6%5,2736,793

Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 9,292 admitted students, 580 enrolled (6.2% yield).

Rutgers University-Camden Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1050–1300
ACT (mid-50%)
18–26

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Rutgers University-Camden Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $57,528/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$33,734
Fees, housing, food, books & other$23,794
Sticker cost of attendance$57,528/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$13,797
$30k–48k$14,357
$48k–75k$16,184
$75k–110k$20,475
Over $110k$30,639

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Named and Endowed Scholarships (Current Students)$500 to $5,000 (Other)
  • Bridging the Gap Programcovers remaining costs of in-state tuition and fees up to 100% (Need Based)
  • One Tuition GrantVaries (Other)
  • Rutgers University–Camden Merit ScholarshipsVaries (Merit)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • International Chancellor’s Scholarshipup to $17,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Chancellor’s Scholarshipup to $17,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Chancellor’s Scholarship for Camden County Collegeup to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Chancellor’s Scholarship for Camden County Collegeup to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
  • Named and Endowed Scholarships (Current Students)$500 to $5,000 (Other)
  • #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarshipminimum 50% tuition (Other)
  • Rutgers University–Camden Merit ScholarshipsVaries (Merit)

Rutgers University-Camden Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Official High School Transcript
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Application fee

International applicants

  • Official High School Transcript
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Application fee
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Rutgers University-Camden · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

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Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$74,479
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
66.7%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
82%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$21,500
At graduation

Rutgers University-Camden · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Published rankings

  • U.S. News National: #97
  • Forbes: #249

Deadlines

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Psychology (8%), Social sciences (5%).

Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.

Rutgers University-Camden Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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