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Rutgers University-Camden Tuition & Cost

Camden, New Jersey

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State New Jersey Resident Sticker Price

$33,233
In State Costs for Rutgers University Camden
Fee Cost
Tuition$12,536
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$3,121
Room and Board $12,652
Other Expenses Budget$3,574

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$49,875
Out of State Costs for Rutgers University Camden
Fee Cost
Tuition$29,178
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$3,121
Room and Board $12,652
Other Expenses Budget$3,574

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Rutgers University Camden for undergraduate students residing in New Jersey is $12,536. Room and board charges total $12,652 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,350 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $3,121 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,574 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Rutgers University Camden full time should expect a total annual cost of $33,233.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Rutgers University Camden is $29,178 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $12,652 for room and board, $1,350 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $3,121. Students are advised to budget $3,574 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $49,875. This figure is 50.1% higher than what New Jersey residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Rutgers University Camden for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $15,381 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Rutgers University Camden, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$15,381
Net Price by Income Rutgers University Camden
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$11,940
$30,001 to $48,000$12,118
$48,001 to $75,000$15,952
$75,001 to $110,000$18,840
$110,000+$25,229

Financial Aid

98% of full-time undergrad Rutgers University Camden received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $15,227 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 60% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,188 and 8% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,715.

Finanical Aid Rutgers University Camden
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $15,227 98%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $8,006 91%
Pell Grants $5,275 53%
Other Federal Grants $7,978 7%
State and Local Grants $7,946 48%
Federal Student Loans $5,188 60%
Other Student Loans $11,715 8%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Rutgers University Camden, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $38,352. The loan balance of $38,352 is a four year multiple of the $9,588 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $407 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $38,352
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $406.60
Total Interest Paid $10,439.40
Sum of All Loan Payments $48,791.40

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$132,932
Year New Jersey Residents Non Residents
1 $33,233 $49,875
2 $33,890 $50,861
3 $34,560 $51,867
4 $35,244 $52,893

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Rutgers University Camden to be $132,932 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Rutgers University Camden
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
New Jersey Residents $404 $1,212 $1,616
Out of State Residents $947 $2,841 $3,788

Estimated cost for a class at Rutgers University Camden based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Rutgers University Camden versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Rutgers University Camden Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186371 IPEDS survey data for Rutgers University Camden.