Moderately selectiveProfile current for 2025-2026

Rutgers-Camden acceptance rate and admissions profile

With an acceptance rate near 66%, Rutgers-Camden is a moderately selective public university in New Jersey. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Use this page to see what Rutgers-Camden weighs, where it ranks among New Jersey schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1180, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
66%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1180
of admitted students
Type
Public
New Jersey
Selectivity in state
#6
of 20 in NJ
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Will I get into Rutgers-Camden?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Rutgers-Camden, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Rutgers-Camden?

Rutgers-Camden admits most qualified applicants (around 66%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Rutgers-Camden in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Rutgers-Camden hard to get into?

Rutgers-Camden is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 66% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Rutgers-Camden?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Rutgers-Camden, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Rutgers-Camden reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Rutgers-Camden?

Rutgers-Camden does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1180. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Rutgers-Camden.

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What Rutgers-Camden looks for

What Rutgers-Camden weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Rutgers-Camden leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Rutgers-Camden's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
State residency
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Rutgers-Camden

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Rutgers-Camden
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1200 SAT →Colleges for a 24 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How Rutgers-Camden compares in New Jersey

Rutgers-Camden ranks #6 most selective of 20 schools in New Jersey in our database.

Among the 20 New Jersey schools we track, Rutgers-Camden ranks #6 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Princeton University (5%) and Stevens Institute of Technology (48%) sit nearby, which makes New Jersey a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Princeton University
5%acceptance · NJ
Stevens Institute of Technology
48%acceptance · NJ
Rutgers University
58%acceptance · NJ
The College of New Jersey
62%acceptance · NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology
65%acceptance · NJ
Drew University
68%acceptance · NJ
Caldwell University
71%acceptance · NJ
Ramapo College
71%acceptance · NJ
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Similar to Rutgers-Camden

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Rutgers-Camden with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Florida Atlantic University, Fort Valley State University, and Lincoln University (PA). Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Florida Atlantic University
66%acceptance · FL
Fort Valley State University
66%acceptance · GA
Lincoln University (PA)
66%acceptance · PA
SUNY Geneseo
66%acceptance · NY
UC Santa Cruz
66%acceptance · CA
Science and Arts of Oklahoma
66%acceptance · OK

Frequently asked questions

What does Rutgers-Camden value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Rutgers-Camden weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Rutgers-Camden favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, Rutgers-Camden generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at Rutgers-Camden?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Rutgers-Camden specifically.

How does residency affect admission to Rutgers-Camden?

As a public university, Rutgers-Camden typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

What are the admission requirements for Rutgers-Camden?

Rutgers-Camden reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.