Rutgers University–Camden

United States

Tuition fee

$30,000–$34,000

QS ranking

University ranking

U.S. News & World Report: Top Public Regional Universities in the North; Washington Monthly: Best Bang for Your Buck; Recognized as a Military Friendly School and Hispanic-Serving Institution

Rutgers University–Camden is a public research university in Camden, New Jersey, part of the Rutgers University system. Founded in 1926 (as South Jersey Law School) and incorporated into Rutgers in 1950, it enrolls about 6,000 students (300+ international) across arts, sciences, and professional programs, with strong civic engagement and interdisciplinary research.

Academic programs

Tuition Fees (2025–26)

Annual tuition for international students.

Undergraduate

~$32,000/year

Graduate

~$30,000–$34,000/year (varies by program)

PhD

Tuition may be waived with assistantships or fellowships

Scholarships

Merit awards and assistantships available; external funding opportunities; limited on-campus employment.

Rutgers–Camden International Chancellor’s Scholarship

Up to $15,000/year.

Graduate assistantships and fellowships

Available for qualified MA/PhD applicants.

External scholarships

Examples include Fulbright and home government funding.

On-campus employment

Up to 20 hours/week.

Student Life & Campus

Urban campus along the Delaware River near Philadelphia with housing, organizations, and support.

Residential housing, dining halls, and student centers

International Student & Global Programs (support with visas, orientation, advising)

70+ student organizations and cultural clubs

Civic engagement and volunteer opportunities in Camden

Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, athletic programs, and recreation center

Access to public transportation (PATCO, NJ Transit) – 20 mins to central Philadelphia

Safe and supportive community with dedicated international support team

Rankings and Recognition

U.S. News & World Report: Ranked among Top Public Regional Universities in the North

Best Bang for Your Buck – Washington Monthly

Recognized as a Military Friendly School

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Known for strong civic engagement and social impact initiatives

At a Glance

Location, type, founding year, and student body.

City: Camden, New Jersey, United States

Type: Public research university (part of the Rutgers University system)

Founded: 1926 (as South Jersey Law School), became part of Rutgers in 1950

Students: ~6,000 (including 300+ international students)

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