Safety Score
2.94 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Camden, NJ · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Rutgers University-Camden
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,776-student campus.
- 2.94
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,240
- Rank of 3,050
- #57
- NJ rank
- 5,776
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rutgers University-Camden reports 2.94 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,240 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 74% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.94
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,240
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 74%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Rutgers University-Camden increased from 8 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesRutgers University-Camden is a Public institution located in Camden, NJ, enrolling approximately 5,776 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NJ, it ranks #57 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,776 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Rutgers University-Camden is "Rape" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NJ averaging 3.05 incidents per 1,000 students, Rutgers University-Camden reports 4% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 9 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2240
See peer comparison
State Rank (NJ)
#57
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Rutgers University-Camden sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 26% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Rutgers University-Camden percentile rank 26.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2240 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rutgers University-Camden reports 4% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,764
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,276
- Avg Net Price
- $18,745
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 48%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 66%
- SAT Average
- 1178
- SAT Math Range
- 510–660
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 19–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 67%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $61,263
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $74,479
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRutgers University-Camden: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 200% (3 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Rutgers University-Camden vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NJ
Rutgers University-Camden
2.94 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Tri-County Technical College
0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Tacoma Community College
5.03 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC · 5,780 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA · 5,771 enrolled
Safety Score 5.03
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · 5,767 enrolled
Safety Score 2.43
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 5,766 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 7.46
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rutgers University-Camden nationally (rank #2240), regardless of size or state.
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
National Rank #2239
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
National Rank #2241
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
National Rank #2238
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
National Rank #2242
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
National Rank #2237
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutgers University-Camden safe?
Rutgers University-Camden has a safety score of 2.94 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,240 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rutgers University-Camden?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rutgers University-Camden compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NJ.
Does Rutgers University-Camden have fire safety data?
Yes. Rutgers University-Camden reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 9 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Rutgers University-Camden's Safety Profile
Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ enrolls 5,776 students and has a safety score of 2.94 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2240 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 8 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 9 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Rutgers University-Camden's 2.94 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rutgers University-Camden against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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