Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

66%Acceptance rate
$18,745Average net price / year
67%Graduation rate
$74,479Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
3,753Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$17,764
Out-of-state tuition
$37,276
Total cost of attendance
$35,178
Room & board
$14,376
Books & supplies
$1,418
Average net price
$18,745

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$13,797
$30–48k
$14,357
$48–75k
$16,184
$75–110k
$20,475
$110k+
$30,639

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66.3%
Average SAT
1178
SAT reading (25–75%)
540–640
SAT math (25–75%)
510–660
ACT composite (25–75%)
19–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
First-year retention
80%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$61,263
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$74,479
Median debt (graduates)
$21,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
47%

Programs: what graduates earn

51 of 72 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing267$87,594$24,952
Computer and Information Sciences, General36$80,448$20,904
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions0$80,060$15,334
Finance and Financial Management Services35$68,338$20,620
Accounting and Related Services35$68,141$21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations234$58,896$21,250
Mathematics1$54,953$20,500
Economics7$51,848$22,750
Human Resources Management and Services0$49,441$23,000
Marketing44$48,645$19,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology0$46,122$22,862
Chemistry5$44,949$19,250
Urban Studies/Affairs6$44,263$24,250
Philosophy1$40,113$21,625
Social Work67$39,936$22,692
Political Science and Government38$39,723$21,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General121$39,009$23,000
Music4$36,707$25,492
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29$35,768$21,500
Physics1$35,689$23,971
Criminal Justice and Corrections76$34,611$19,750
Sociology7$34,344$21,500
History15$33,763$19,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other29$33,109$23,250
Biology, General52$32,024$23,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3$31,335$20,750
Psychology, General104$31,280$22,250
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies2$30,296$26,000
English Language and Literature, General40$26,310$21,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10$24,770$21,000
Fine and Studio Arts31$21,908$22,500
Research and Experimental Psychology0$34,995—
Religion/Religious Studies1—$25,000

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Students

Undergraduates
3,753
Graduate students
2,108
Part-time
13%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
36%
Hispanic
24%
Black
19%
Asian
13%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Avg faculty salary
$127,143 / year
Full-time faculty
50%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
camden.rutgers.edu
Also known as
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers-Camden; Rutgers, Camden; Rutgers Camden

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • English – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 1% of degrees
  • Psychology – 7% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-Camden?

66.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1178 on the SAT.

How much does Rutgers University-Camden cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,745 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $17,764 and the full cost of attendance is $35,178.

How much do Rutgers University-Camden graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $74,479 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.