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Rutgers University-Camden

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 860
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Camden, New Jersey, Rutgers-Camden is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Rutgers-Camden is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Rutgers University-Camden is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Rutgers-Camden emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rutgers-Camden boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,657

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $14,503
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,299

Cost of attendance at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $25,443
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Rutgers University-Camden received on average $14,006 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,006
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 297 50% $4,977 $1,478,063
Other Federal Grant 353 59% $5,607 $1,979,270
State Grant/Scholarships 279 47% $7,533 $2,101,727
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 507 85% $7,228 $3,664,540
Total Grant & Scholarships 553 93% $14,006 $7,745,537

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rutgers University-Camden students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rutgers University-Camden students is 70.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.5%.

70.8%

  • asian 80.8% 59 students
  • African American 61.7% 37 students
  • white 69.8% 125 students
  • unknown 100.0% 11 students
  • hispanic 65.8% 48 students
  • International Students 87.5% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 12 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
  • Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rutgers University-Camden provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rutgers University-Camden offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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