Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers University-Camden is a public research university located in Camden, New Jersey, and is one of the three regional campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Situated across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Nursing, and Rutgers Law School. Rutgers University-Camden is known for programs in business, nursing, criminal justice, public policy, and the liberal arts. Its urban setting provides access to internships, civic engagement opportunities, and partnerships throughout southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. The campus attracts students seeking a comprehensive public university experience in a smaller, city-based environment.

Rutgers University-Camden traces its origins to 1926, when it was founded as the College of South Jersey and South Jersey Law School in Camden, New Jersey. Established to expand access to higher education in southern New Jersey, the institution served local students seeking professional and liberal arts education. In 1950, it formally joined Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and became Rutgers University-Camden, integrating into the statewide public university system. During the second half of the twentieth century, Rutgers University-Camden expanded its academic offerings, added graduate programs, and developed professional schools, including the Rutgers Law School campus in Camden. The campus also grew physically, extending into the Cooper Grant neighborhood and strengthening community engagement initiatives. Over time, Rutgers University-Camden evolved into a comprehensive public research university campus, offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degrees while maintaining its focus on access and regional impact.