Rutgers University-Camden

www.camden.rutgers.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,900

2.9% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$14,151

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

11,145 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,966

72.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

64.8%

423 Graduates

About

Rutgers University-Camden is a higher education institution located in Camden County, NJ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rutgers University-Camden were Registered Nursing (348 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (232 degrees), and General Health Services (132 degrees).

In 2022, 2,024 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rutgers University-Camden. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (967 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (336 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $12,900, which is $−11,096 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rutgers University-Camden was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 13358 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $12,900, which is $11,096 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,151.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Rutgers University-Camden received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Camden was $12,900. The cost of tuition at Rutgers University-Camden is $−11,096 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rutgers University-Camden (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,151

2022 Value

40.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Rutgers University-Camden had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,151. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Rutgers University-Camden grew by 40.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rutgers University-Camden (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,761

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rutgers University-Camden was of $14,761 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.425% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rutgers University-Camden (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Rutgers University-Camden received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2021, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rutgers University-Camden (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rutgers University-Camden was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 13358 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rutgers University-Camden received 11,145 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.0986% annual growth. Out of those 11,145 applicants, 8,528 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,966 students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rutgers University-Camden has an overall enrollment yield of 6.19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,528

Accepted Out of 11,145

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rutgers University-Camden was 76.5% (8,528 admissions from 11,145 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 78.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 0.0986%, while admissions declined by 2.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rutgers University-Camden (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2022)

178

Scores Submitted (2022)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rutgers University-Camden had a total enrollment of 5,966 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden is 4,332 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,634. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Camden, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 3.25% Two or More Races, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.134% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.3%), followed by White Male (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.2%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,966 students. The full-time enrollment at Rutgers University-Camden is 4,332 and the part-time enrollment is 1,634. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rutgers University-Camden (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2022 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Rutgers University-Camden had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rutgers University-Camden (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,535 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,116 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,011 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rutgers University-Camden is 42.5% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 3.25% Two or More Races, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.134% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 241 students (4.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 570 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 (967 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (336 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rutgers University-Camden is Registered Nursing (348 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (232 degrees) and General Health Services (132 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (157 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (106 degrees), and English (57 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 (1,054,871 people), Other managers (819,051 people), Financial managers (515,782 people), Chief executives & legislators (419,519 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (374,532 people).

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden in 2022 are Legal (157 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (106 degrees), English (57 degrees), Business (563 degrees), and Psychology (119 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Rutgers University-Camden are Legal (157 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (106 degrees), English (57 degrees), Business (563 degrees), and Psychology (119 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,051,788 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (628,995 people), Computer Systems Design (588,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (542,993 people), and Banking & related activities (517,182 people).

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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
348 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
232 degrees awarded
General Health Services
132 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rutgers University-Camden was Registered Nursing with 348 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rutgers University-Camden according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

727

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,297

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 727 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden, which is 0.561 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,297).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rutgers University-Camden by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.92 times less than the 199 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 303 degrees were awarded to men at Rutgers University-Camden in Registered Nursing, which is 6.73 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% 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 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Rutgers University-Camden is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.65% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
967 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
336 degrees awarded
Black or African American
321 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rutgers University-Camden is white (967 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (336 degrees).

2.37% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
590 degrees awarded
White Male
377 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
232 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rutgers University-Camden is white female (590 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (377 degrees).

Operations

Rutgers University-Camden has an endowment valued at nearly $73.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.51M (−3.43%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Rutgers University-Camden had a total salary expenditure of 244M. Rutgers University-Camden employs 106 Associate professors, 100 Professors and 90 Assistant professors. Most academics at Rutgers University-Camden are Male Professor (65), Male Associate professor (53), and Female Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden are: Business and Financial Operations, with 159 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees.

Endowment

$73.2M

2022 Endowment

2.12%

growth from 2021

Rutgers University-Camden has an endowment valued at about $73.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Rutgers University-Camden grew 2.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rutgers University-Camden (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$107M

2022 Salaries

7.69%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Rutgers University-Camden paid a median of $107M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($244M) and a 7.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.17% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.76% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.6M

Instructional Salaries

300

Number of Employees

In 2022, Rutgers University-Camden paid a total of $39.6M to 300 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

106 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

159 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden were Associate professor with 106 employees, Professor with 100 employees, and Assistant professor with 90 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden were Business and Financial Operations with 159 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rutgers University-Camden was Male Professor with 65 employees, Male Associate professor with 53 employees, and Female Associate professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rutgers University-Camden.

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