About Rutgers University-Camden

Founded in 1927, Rutgers University-Camden. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,003 full time undergraduate students, and 1,472 full time graduate students.

The Rutgers University-Camden Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 310 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Camden include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee70
SAT Range890-1120
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 48% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rutgers University-Camden.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
14%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
14%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
38%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
14%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
14%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
38%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Rutgers University-Camden REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    30 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    47 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    47 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    47 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    47 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    47 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    47 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Rutgers University-Camden?

26 Students rated Rutgers University-Camden

Samantha - 08/18/2020

Compared to the other Rutgers campuses, I truly think Camden tops because they just have everything I was looking for in a school. While they may not be the best, I am happy I chose the school. I would say the other students and faculty are what makes the school because they give that welcoming feeling.

Natasha - 05/15/2020

This is a research school. This means that the professors (at least in my experience) care more about, or are better at, their research than actually teaching the students. I'm transferring because they don't have my major that I switched to, which is education. For such a "prestigious" school it baffles me that they don't have one, but I never really felt at home there so it doesn't bother me too much. It's a small campus, and the people are friendly for the most part, but there isn't that feeling that you're attending college. It kind of just feels like various buildings you walk into to learn. Then again, I was a commuter student so this also factors into it. Since it's in one of the most dangerous cities in America, you have to be careful. It's in a safe area of Camden, but still. There used to be a methadone clinic that they moved, so walking in City Hall during the AM was kind of scary. Even though it's a commuter school, they severely lack housing to the point that it's basically a competition to see who can get in first. There's a student that travels from Delaware, and I know someone who traveled from North Jersey every day because they couldn't get housing. That's ridiculous. Oh, and don't even get me started on the food situation. They changed the dining hall situation, when it was perfectly fine before. The food was good, a little pricey, but good. They tried to make it better and instead made it worse. The students have complained, but Rutgers rarely listens to us. All in all, I think that it's a school that only cares about money and not enough about its faculty and students.

Ann - 05/01/2020

Rutgers University-Camden is an amazing institution. The professors, students, and faculty are always present to help and genuinely like to see the students succeed. This campus is filled with organizations and resources for students to use. As a student, you will never feel alone. There is always someone there to help or simply cheer you on!

Hira - 02/19/2020

It is a smaller campus than most, but I actually like the knit feeling it brings. There is a Starbucks in the campus center, which is always a plus for those of us that get up bright and early. A few buildings require an ID to be flashed at the security guards which makes me feel safer. Another pro about this school is that the grading system does not include minuses, so it is very easy to get a good GPA. The only con here for me is parking. First of all, it is overpriced. And second, the parking lots are a little far from the main campus and the shuttles that come to the lots take too long and often cannot accommodate everyone in need of a ride, especially during bad weather,

Rutgers University-Camden FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rutgers University-Camden?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rutgers University-Camden is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    To ensure that you are afforded the opportunity to attend the university of your choice it is imperative to make sure that your GPA is very high. Visit your prospective schools and try to speak to some of the students walking around the campus. Investigate the types of extra-curricular activities that are available (so that you can determine if there are sufficient matches for your personality and interests).

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The parking lots get filled really quickly, so be prepared to search for a spot!

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Many seem to be focused on gaining a quality education to ensure a future career.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A goal oriented person who likes to give back to the community and likes to network with those in their field.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The campus feels small and intimate--it seems like everybody knows everybody, so if you're looking for a big college where you can remain anonymous, this may not be for you.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is an average state university, not a lot of extras, but with a strong emphasis on learning.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is known as a commuter school; however, there are student residents and parties. Best known for its law school and business school. Our school has accellerated joint degree BA/MA, BA/DO and BA/JD programs that you can qualify for if you have applied out of high school with a GPA of 3.75 and in some programs a SAT score range of 1250 in the Math and Critical reading. If not, if you have a GPA of 3.5 and show academic excellence, you may qualify. It is really competitive and requires full attention toward academics.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The Professors do their utmost to really get to know their students and actively reach out towards them.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    NA - I do not have any frustrating issues about the School.

    Read all  5 answers

  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Graduating from Rutgers. Their name carries a lot of weight.

    Read all  4 answers

  12. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best part of my school is the professors. They are fantastic

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That going to college isn't as hard as I imagined it would be.

    Read all  3 answers

  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Too small, not enough students living on campus full time. Too many homeless people and blacks walking around asking for change.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

5,003

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,472

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

70

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

12%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
17%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
53%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

91% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden receive some sort of financial aid. 49% were awarded federal grants. While 66% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,381

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,350

Books and Supplies

$11,908

Room and Board

42,639

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,420
$30 - $48K
$10,702
$48 - $75K
$17,859
$75 - $110K
$22,781
$110K & UP
$24,209

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