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Rutgers University - Camden is a state funded, public research university located in southern New Jersey. The foundation of the university dates back to 1926, when the South Jersey Law School was established. The campus is spread across an area of more than 45 acres. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
RUC’s athletic teams are members of NCAA. The Gleaner is the weekly student-run newspaper of the university, and WCCR-Camden is its Internet based radio station.
Rutgers Camden is in Camden, NJ. Camden is a small city. The school is a public institution. Rutgers Camden issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law, mathematics, and art studies.
Not all applicants to Rutgers Camden are accepted. Just 51% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Rutgers Camden scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 600 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Rutgers Camden teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 5,159 students study at the school (in 2007).
Students participate in New Jersey Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Rutgers University Camden
406 Penn
Camden, NJ 08102
General Phone: (856) 225-6095
http://www.rutgers.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 300 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 285 | English, history, political science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, urban studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Law | 252 | law |
| Therapy And Counseling | 140 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 78 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics courses |
| Family And Social Work | 64 | public administration, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 47 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 1 | public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Rutgers Camden in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 881 | 33 |
| First-professional degree | 252 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 218 | 12 |
In 2007, Rutgers Camden had a total enrollment of 5,159 students (4,270 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 96% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Rutgers Camden offers campus housing for 472 of its 4,270 (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 | 7,788 | 3,989 | 51% | 313 | 8% |
| Men | 3,814 | 2,020 | 53% | 174 | 9% |
| Women | 3,974 | 1,969 | 50% | 139 | 7% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,532 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,700 |
| Room and board | $ 9,024 |
| Room charge | $ 6,424 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,282 |
Financial Aid:
Rutgers Camden participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262901)
Rutgers Camden has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 113 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $140,691 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $90,847 | 10 | $90,149 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $103,056 | 3 | $67,454 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $111,085 | 16 | $85,315 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $133,623 | 21 | $119,472 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $87,275 | 27 | $90,271 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $71,378 | 24 | $60,638 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,934 | 10 | $52,670 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $103,642 | 82 | $84,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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
Physics, Other
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 mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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