- Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 510–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $18,735 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Rutgers University Camden reported: an acceptance rate of 66% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rutgers University Camden reviews each application.
Rutgers University Camden GPA requirements
Rutgers University Camden requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rutgers University Camden hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rutgers University Camden acceptance rate
Rutgers University Camden admitted 21,768 of 32,840 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rutgers University Camden is a public 4-year university in Camden, New Jersey, with 3,857 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rutgers University Camden in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 585 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1178 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rutgers University Camden looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rutgers University Camden awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,735 a year at Rutgers University Camden in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Rutgers University Camden?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Rutgers University Camden admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Rutgers University Camden?
A lot: Rutgers University Camden requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Rutgers University Camden?
Check Rutgers University Camden's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rutgers University Camden was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Rutgers University Camden look for?
Rutgers University Camden requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Rutgers University Camden accept?
Rutgers University Camden's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 21,768 of 32,840 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Rutgers University Camden?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rutgers University Camden admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Rutgers University Camden's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Rutgers University Camden's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 510–660 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does it matter at Rutgers University Camden if a parent went there?
No. Rutgers University Camden doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Rutgers University Camden give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Rutgers University Camden awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Rutgers University Camden after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,735 a year at Rutgers University Camden in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Rutgers University Camden's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rutgers University-CamdenU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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