Rutgers University-Camden

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,222
4.01% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$19,821
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
66.3%
32,840 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
5,675
73.9% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
66.7%
544 Graduates

About

Rutgers University-Camden is a higher education institution located in Camden County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rutgers University-Camden were Registered Nursing (256 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (207 degrees), and General Psychology (88 degrees).

In 2024, 1,694 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rutgers University-Camden. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (808 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $14,222, which is $−11,066 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $14,222, which is $11,066 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,821.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Rutgers University-Camden received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,222
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Camden was $14,222. The cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $−11,066 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$19,821
2024 Value
5.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Rutgers University-Camden had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,821. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Rutgers University-Camden grew by 5.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$15,902
Room and Board
$1,391
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rutgers University-Camden was of $15,902 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.25% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,391. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.04% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Camden received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Rutgers University-Camden received 32,840 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 175% annual growth. Out of those 32,840 applicants, 21,768 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,675 students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden in 2024. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rutgers University-Camden has an overall enrollment yield of 2.44%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
21,768
Accepted Out of 32,840

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rutgers University-Camden was 66.3% (21,768 admissions from 32,840 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 175%, while admissions grew by 134%.

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SAT Scores

23%
Submission Percentage (2024)
120
Scores Submitted (2024)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Rutgers University-Camden in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Rutgers University-Camden had a total enrollment of 5,675 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden is 4,194 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Camden, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.4%), followed by White Male (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,675 students. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden is 4,194 and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

80%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rutgers University-Camden was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Rutgers University-Camden had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,229 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,153 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    958 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Camden is 39.3% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 219 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 452 more women than men received degrees from Rutgers University-Camden. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rutgers University-Camden is white (808 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rutgers University-Camden is Registered Nursing (256 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (207 degrees) and General Psychology (88 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rutgers University-Camden, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees), and History (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Accountants & auditors (1,026,184 people), Other managers (834,705 people), Financial managers (545,894 people), Chief executives & legislators (441,100 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (340,784 people).

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden in 2024 are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees), History (26 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Business (497 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees), History (26 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Business (497 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Elementary & secondary schools (919,016 people), Computer Systems Design (634,021 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (572,030 people), Banking & related activities (478,543 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (469,351 people).

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees), History (26 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Business (497 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rutgers University-Camden.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Registered Nursing
    256 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    207 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    88 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rutgers University-Camden was Registered Nursing with 256 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

621
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
1,073
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 621 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden, which is 0.579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,073).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.937 times less than the 175 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden in Registered Nursing, which is 4.57 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

45%
100% Completion Time
65%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 45% of students graduating from Rutgers University-Camden completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    808 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    281 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rutgers University-Camden is white (808 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

2.72% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    464 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    344 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    205 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rutgers University-Camden is white female (464 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (344 degrees).

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Operations

Rutgers University-Camden has an endowment valued at nearly $88.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.2M (15%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Rutgers University-Camden had a total salary expenditure of 280M. Rutgers University-Camden employs 115 Associate professors, 96 Assistant professors and 90 Professors. Most academics at Rutgers University-Camden are Female Associate professor (62), Male Professor (60), and Male Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden are: Business and Financial Operations, with 157 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 119 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Endowment

$88.3M
2024 Endowment
6.61%
growth from 2023

Rutgers University-Camden has an endowment valued at about $88.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Rutgers University-Camden grew 6.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $10.5M - Federal
  2. $5.37M - State
  3. $346k - Local

As of 2024, Rutgers University-Camden received $10.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.37M from state grants and contracts, and $346k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$126M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Rutgers University-Camden paid a median of $126M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($280M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$43.9M
Instructional Salaries
306
Number of Employees

In 2024, Rutgers University-Camden paid a total of $43.9M to 306 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden were Business and Financial Operations with 157 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 119 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

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