Rutgers-Camden Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 66.29%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1185. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $17,764
- Out-of-State Tuition: $37,276
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Rutgers-Camden:
- Total Enrollment: 5,675, including 1,224 online students
- 3,857 Undergraduate, 1,818 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.8% men, 59.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 15%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 80 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 37 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Rutgers-Camden Overview
Rutgers University-Camden (Rutgers-Camden) is a four-year, public school located in Camden, NJ. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Rutgers-Camden's tuition & fees is $17,764 for New Jersey residents and $37,276 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,269.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,675 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Rutgers-Camden's acceptance rate is 66.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 2.44%. The median SAT score is 1185 and the ACT score is 22.
Rutgers-Camden ranked 17th in New Jersey Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rutgers University-Camden is $17,764 for in-state students and $37,276 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $23,428 for in-state students and $36,772 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,476 for New Jersey residents and $38,768 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,364 for New Jersey residents and $38,232 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $17,764 | $37,276 |
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| Graduate | $23,428 | $36,772 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $18,476 | $38,768 |
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| Graduate | $24,364 | $38,232 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rutgers University-Camden offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Rutgers-Camden
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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