Rutgers University-Camden Acceptance Rate
Camden, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,951
- Admitted
- 9,292
- Yield
- 6.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rutgers University-Camden's acceptance rate has risen from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,550 to 11,951 (+82%) over that period.
Its 77.8% rate makes Rutgers University-Camden more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 46%.
Rutgers University-Camden has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 6.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,550 | 3,955 | 60.4% | 431 |
| 2015–16 | 7,518 | 4,389 | 58.4% | 429 |
| 2016–17 | 8,725 | 5,016 | 57.5% | 675 |
| 2017–18 | 11,338 | 7,861 | 69.3% | 758 |
| 2018–19 | 9,479 | 6,766 | 71.4% | 821 |
| 2019–20 | 10,451 | 8,277 | 79.2% | 749 |
| 2020–21 | 9,879 | 7,536 | 76.3% | 600 |
| 2021–22 | 11,156 | 8,780 | 78.7% | 604 |
| 2022–23 | 11,145 | 8,528 | 76.5% | 528 |
| 2023–24 | 11,951 | 9,292 | 77.8% | 580 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,793 | 5,273 | 77.6% |
| Men | 5,158 | 4,019 | 77.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–625 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 500–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 2% |
How Rutgers University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rutgers University-Camden's acceptance rate?
Rutgers University-Camden's acceptance rate is 77.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,292 admitted of 11,951 applicants).
Is Rutgers University-Camden test optional?
Rutgers University-Camden is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rutgers University-Camden?
Rutgers University-Camden received 11,951 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,292.
What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-Camden?
Admitted students at Rutgers University-Camden typically scored 510–625 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rutgers University-Camden getting harder to get into?
Rutgers University-Camden has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://camden.rutgers.edu/.