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Public, 4-Year
Camden, NJ

Rutgers University-Camden

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NJ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$17,079

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

77.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

65.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$74,479

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Rutgers University-Camden is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Camden, NJ. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,079, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 65.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing510 – 625
20025th–75th percentile800
Math500 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite18 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Transfer-Out Rate17.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$68,316

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$44,479

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$376,474

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$821,264

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rutgers University-Camden is $21,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.3%
39.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
37.6%
Hispanic
22.6%
Black
19.4%
Asian
13.1%
Two or more
3.6%
International
1.8%
Unknown
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$17,079

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$16,678
$30k - $48k$11,800
$48k - $75k$14,931
$75k+$21,312

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,500
Pell Grant Recipients44.3%
Using Federal Loans48.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment69.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

81.9%

Success

65.7%

In-State Cost

$17,079

Age 25+ Students

24.0%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

12,063 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Camden (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Camden (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.