About

About Rutgers University-Camden

public doctoral universityhigh acceptance ratehealth sciences focusmedium sized school

Rutgers University-Camden is a public research university in Camden, NJ, known for its high acceptance rate, health sciences focus, and medium sized school. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Rutgers Camden is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 528 students each year. Rutgers Camden is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1255, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Rutgers Camden offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $13,013 per year; the sticker price of $49,875 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Rutgers University-Camden acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
1133
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1255 (test optional)

Build your free list to see where your scores land →

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Rutgers University-Camden

The first 2 tips apply to all applicants. Your personalized strategy requires your profile — build your free list to unlock it.

Essay Strategy
Rutgers Camden sits in a city with a rich history of community revitalization, so if any of your activities or interests connect to urban issues, public service, or social justice, weave that into your essays to show you will thrive in and contribute to the Camden community.
Application Strategy
Look into the Rutgers Camden Honors College when you apply, because it offers smaller classes, faculty mentorship, and research opportunities that are worth the separate application if your GPA and course rigor are strong.

Get a tailored strategy for Rutgers University-Camden. Build your free list to unlock personalized advice on submitting test scores and discover your actual admission odds based on your student profile.

Build My Free List →

Financial Aid & Cost

What Rutgers University-Camden actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$13.8k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$14.4k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$16.2k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$20.5k
110k+~$50k/yr$30.6k

Not sure what Rutgers University-Camden would cost your family? Build your free SpearMatch list. We show estimated net cost for every college on your list based on your income bracket.

Unlock real pricing for Rutgers University-Camden and matching colleges →

Personalize this page

Compare your profile to Rutgers University-Camden's admitted class

SpearMatch builds a tiered college list from your actual grades, scores, and preferences — and shows where you stand at every college. Free, no account, 4 minutes.

Build My Free List →

✓ Free forever  ·  ✓ No account  ·  ✓ 1,300+ four-year US colleges

Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$61k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,507
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

36%White
24%Hispanic
19%Black / African American
13%Asian
4%Two or More Races
2%International
2%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
Rutgers Camden, Camden Acceptance Rate & Admissions | SpearMatch