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Rutgers Camden can be found in Camden, New Jersey (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Rutgers Camden.
The most common majors at the school are in law and therapy and counseling.
Rutgers Camden does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 47% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Rutgers Camden centered around 500 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Rutgers Camden are well-paid.
In 2005, 5,321 students were enrolled in the school.
Rutgers Camden student athletes compete in New Jersey Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University - Camden
406 Penn
Camden, NJ 08102
General Phone: (856) 225-6095
Admissions Phone: (856) 757-6104
Financial Aid Phone: (856) 225-6039
http://www.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Camden awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 301 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 284 | English, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, economics, Spanish language, urban studies, ... |
| Law | 260 | law |
| Therapy And Counseling | 143 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 78 | public administration, social work, public policy analysis |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 50 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 27 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 4 | public health |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers Camden in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 831 | 30 |
| First-professional degree | 260 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 232 | 13 |
In 2005, Rutgers Camden had a total enrollment of 5,321 students (4,364 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 94% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Rutgers Camden offers campus housing for 496 of its 4,364 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Camden, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,153 | 3,284 | 53% | 297 | 9% |
| Men | 2,903 | 1,523 | 52% | 152 | 10% |
| Women | 3,250 | 1,761 | 54% | 145 | 8% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (856) 757-6104
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,028 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,626 |
| Room and board | $ 8,088 |
| Room charge | $ 5,778 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 815 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,311 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers Camden participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262901)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (856) 225-6039
Rutgers Camden has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 110 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $119,126 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $113,393 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $112,870 | 7 | $80,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $116,859 | 13 | $105,779 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $79,480 | 25 | $85,282 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $64,000 | 25 | $57,943 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,457 | 13 | $47,669 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 129 | $91,064 | 77 | $73,004 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rutgers Camden Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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