Rutgers University-Camden
Rutgers University-Camden is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in Camden.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,853 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 758 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 667 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 88%). Every year 58% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,619, and fees were $2,882. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,042 and $2,882 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,853 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate88% |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
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Penn State Abington
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Park House at Providence Point
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Rowan University
16 miles away |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
25 miles away |
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Delaware Skills Center
26 miles away |
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Thomas Edison State University
27 miles away |
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Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1000 to 1180 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $70 |
| Graduates | $70 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $374/credit | |
| In State Students | $374/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $878/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $702/credit | |
| In State Students | $702/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,157/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,830 | $16,830 | $39,510 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,180 | $26,180 | $61,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,750 | $46,750 | $109,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $35,100 | $35,100 | $57,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Rutgers University-Camden's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,520 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,378 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $7,327 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 78% | $6,219 |
| Federal Student Loans | 65% | $5,615 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $8,594 |
$12,399
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,678 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,479 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,637 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,828 |
| Over $110,000$23,861 |
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Student Population
5,489
Undergrads
1,364
Graduates
3,955
Women
2,898
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
51% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Asian |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
