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#23 Best value colleges in the Northeast in AmericaRutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $18,745 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)
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In America
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in America#23 of 239
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#119 of 1,046
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Best value colleges in America#82 of 674
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#90 of 598
- Best colleges for social work in America#98 of 605
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- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#154 of 690
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#158 of 704
- Best colleges for finance in America#171 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#330 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#436 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#330 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#312 of 1,283
In New Jersey
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in New Jersey#2 of 17
- Best value colleges in New Jersey#3 of 16
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in New Jersey#3 of 16
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in New Jersey#3 of 16
- Best colleges for criminal justice in New Jersey#4 of 20
- Best colleges for nursing in New Jersey#5 of 23
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- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in New Jersey#4 of 16
- Best colleges for finance in New Jersey#4 of 15
- Best colleges for accounting in New Jersey#6 of 22
- Best colleges for psychology in New Jersey#7 of 25
- Best colleges for marketing in New Jersey#5 of 17
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in New Jersey#5 of 17
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in New Jersey#5 of 17
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in New Jersey#5 of 17
- Best colleges for social work in New Jersey#4 of 13
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,178 · ACT 22
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$21,071
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,178 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,922 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 40% · Women 60% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 9% |
| Total students | 5,776 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $18,745 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $35,178 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 72% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 71% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 70% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $74,479 |
| Admission rate | 66% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $70 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,520 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 48% |
| Average SAT | 1178 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540–640 |
| SAT math | 510–660 |
| ACT composite | 19–25 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 12% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Finance | |
| Nursing | |
| Accounting | |
| Economics | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Business administration | |
| Mathematics | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Human resources | |
| Marketing | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Health sciences | |
| Physics | |
| Romance languages | |
| Political science | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | |
| Philosophy | |
| Social work | |
| Psychology | |
| Music | |
| English | |
| Sociology | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| History | |
| Fine arts | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Theatre |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Biological and physical sciences, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, German, Hospitality management, Religious studies.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 13% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 24% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,376 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 50%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $17,021IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 21% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 8 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 71,496Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaAbout 4 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 35°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Phila Franklin Inst, PA, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.18 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.12 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Rutgers University-Camden’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 24% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Rutgers University-Camden cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $18,745 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University-Camden admitted 66% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Rutgers University-Camden’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $74,479; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 186371
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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