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Rutgers University–Camden: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Rutgers University–Camden
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Rutgers University–Camden is a public research university in Camden, New Jersey, with about 3,800 undergraduates. It admitted 66.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $17,764 a year for in-state students and $37,276 for students from other states, before aid.

What Rutgers University–Camden costs

Rutgers University–Camden charges $17,764 a year in published tuition and fees for New Jersey residents, about $8,882 a semester, and $37,276 a year for students from other states, about $18,638 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $35,178 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,537 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Rutgers University–Camden

For fall 2024, Rutgers University–Camden received 32,840 applications and admitted 21,768 students, and 531 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1050 and 1300.

What Rutgers University–Camden students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Rutgers University–Camden (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse256
Business Administration and Management207
Psychology88
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences80
Biology / Biological Sciences54
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies50
Finance44
Social Work42

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Rutgers University–Camden's acceptance rate? 66.3% for fall 2024: 21,768 of 32,840 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Rutgers University–Camden? $17,764 a year for in-state students and $37,276 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Rutgers University–Camden? About 3,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Rutgers University–Camden students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1050–1300.

What is the campus setting at Rutgers University–Camden? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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