Camden, NJ
Located in Camden, NJ, Rutgers University-Camden is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,753 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 66% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $125,303/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Confirm on Rutgers University-Camden's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $19,512 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Rutgers University-Camden's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Rutgers University-Camden weighs your application
From Rutgers University-Camden's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Rutgers University-Camden weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rutgers University-Camden look for in applicants?
Per Rutgers University-Camden's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Rutgers University-Camden's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Rutgers University-Camden?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-Camden typically score between 1050–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Rutgers University-Camden?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-Camden typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Rutgers University-Camden cost?
Rutgers University-Camden's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,178 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Rutgers University-Camden?
For 2024-25, Rutgers University-Camden's published tuition and required fees were $37,276 for out-of-state students and $17,764 for in-state students -- $19,512 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Rutgers University-Camden?
Rutgers University-Camden's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Dec 1, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Rutgers University-Camden require students to live on campus?
No -- Rutgers University-Camden doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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