Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Small city

AskSchool #250 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
66.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,745
Sticker price $35,178
Graduation rate
67%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$74,479
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
66.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
11,951
Admitted (fall 2023)
9,292
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
580
Yield (admitted who enroll)
6.2%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
78%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
78%
SAT reading, middle 50%
540–640
SAT math, middle 50%
510–660
ACT composite, middle 50%
19–25
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
27% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$13,797
Family income $30–48k$14,357
Family income $48–75k$16,184
Family income $75–110k$20,475
Family income $110k+$30,639
Full sticker price (per year)
$35,178
Tuition & fees – in-state
$17,764
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$37,276
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
47%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
67%
Freshmen who return for year 2
80%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$52,303
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$74,479

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,753
Graduate students
1,818
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
60%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Full-time faculty
50%

Undergraduate diversity

White36%
Hispanic24%
Black19%
Asian13%
Two or more3.5%
International2.3%
Unknown1.7%
Pacific Islander0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions30%
Business & Marketing29%
Psychology7.3%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement5.1%
Social Sciences5.1%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.6%
Public Administration & Social Services4.2%
Computer & Information Sciences4.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Jonathan Holloway
Main phone
(856) 225-1766
Address
406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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