Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rutgers University-Newark's yield is 5 pts higher than Rutgers University-Camden's
Yield rate - 2
Rutgers University-Camden admits 66% vs. 71% at Rutgers University-Newark
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
- Rutgers University-CamdenAccessible
- Rutgers University-NewarkSelective
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
- Rutgers University-CamdenTest-optional
- Rutgers University-NewarkTest-blind
How they read a record
Rutgers University-Camden
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered.
Rutgers University-Newark
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rutgers University-Camden | Rutgers University-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rutgers University-Camden Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;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