Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Governors State's yield is 14 pts higher than Rutgers University-Camden's
Yield rate - 2
Governors State admits 48% vs. 66% at Rutgers University-Camden
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Governors StateAccessible
- Rutgers University-CamdenAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Governors StateTest-optional
- Rutgers University-CamdenTest-optional
How they read a record
Governors State
GPA and a college-prep program are required.
Rutgers University-Camden
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Governors State | Rutgers University-Camden |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why