Prestige. Opportunity. Location. Value. Location the Vibrancy, Excitement, and Diversity of City Life Can Add Immeasurable Value to Your College Education
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PRESTIGE. OPPORTUNITY. LOCATION. VALUE. Location The vibrancy, excitement, and diversity of city life can add immeasurable value to your college education. Rutgers–Camden is just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia’s historic district and Penn’s Landing, and only a short walk from the Jersey Roots, Camden Waterfront. More than three million people visit this bustling area each year to enjoy cultural attractions, family activities, concerts, and sporting events—not to mention spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline. Global Reach WE ChoSE THE CAMPUS IS CONVENIENT TO VIRTUALLY EVERY MAJOR HIGHWAY AND IS LOCATED RUTgers–CAMDEN BECAUSE WITHIN BloCKS OF THE PATCO HIGH SpEEDLINE. ThE RIVER LINE LIGHT RAIL Located in the vibrant University STopS ON CAMPUS. RUTgers–CAMDEN BY THE NUMBERS University District/Waterfront Attractions District at the foot of the Benjamin Student Activities Housing Campbell’s Field Battleship New Jersey “Small classroom size and convenience. Getting involved at Rutgers–Camden means choosing from a Rutgers–Camden offers a safe, friendly, and fun on-campus Waterfront Marina Adventure Aquarium 1926 Year founded (as the EVERYTHING IS LOCATED WITHIN Franklin Bridge, Rutgers–Camden number of organizations, where students can make connections community for resident students. From trips to nearby cities to Susquehanna Bank Center South Jersey Law School) that last beyond the college years. Cultural clubs, academic cultural food nights to dance class, the Residence Life staff plans A SHORT WALK ON CAMPus.” societies, professional associations, Greek life, student government, a wide range of activities held exclusively for residents. Safety 1950 Year joined Rutgers, Alison, Criminal Justice and Sociology is at the very heart of activity in the and civic groups—there’s always a lot to do, and many ways to Rutgers–Camden has a strong safety record and is one of the The State University of New Jersey make a difference on and off campus. For a complete list of clubs LOOKING FOR THE COMFORTS OF most secure campuses in New Jersey and the metro Philadelphia “Everyone knows each other here. metro Philadelphia region. and organizations, see activities.camden.rutgers.edu. area. The Rutgers University Police Department works in close It’s LIKE MY COLLEGE FAMILY.” hoME? YoU’ll FIND FIBER-opTIC partnership with the Camden Police Department, the Delaware 1.5 Square miles of campus Sarah, Accounting and Finance Athletics and Recreation River Port Authority, and the security forces of our neighbors Students learn from and work alongside some of the Student-faculty ratio (average) Home to 18 NCAA men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams, INTERNET SERVICE, WIRELESS through the Camden Corporation Watch to ensure students’ 12.5:1 world’s top scholars, with opportunities for career-building the Rutgers–Camden Scarlet Raptors are members of the New safety on and off campus. “IT'S A SMALL COMMUNITY. CONNECTIONS, PRIVATE LAUNDRY Percentage of faculty with the internships and clinical programs. As one of America’s Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). If competition is not your 98 . Commissioned uniformed police officers and security officers highest degree in their field This is the place for me.” game, students can get fit and have fun by participating in a wide most prestigious public research universities, Rutgers, The AND FITNESS FACILITIES, AND patrol the campus and its neighborhood in cars, on foot, and on Rohan, Finance array of intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities. See bicycles 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. State University of New Jersey has earned prominence and 18 NCAA Division III teams athletics.camden.rutgers.edu for more information. SATELLITE TELEVISION. A comprehensive network of cameras positioned at strategic recognition for its academic tradition, rigorous standards for locations provide live video feeds into the RUPD dispatcher. “THERE'S SO MUCH TO DO WITH 29 States represented Men’s NCAA TEAMS: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, . Security escort service and van service are available on campus faculty excellence, and respected undergraduate and graduate All undergraduate and graduate students can have a vehicle on among students PHILLY NEARBY.” Golf, Indoor Track, Tennis, Soccer, Track and Field and between the campus and public transportation hubs. campus, and the lots, which are located in front of and adjacent to Tara, History and Teacher Preparation programs. Rutgers–Camden delivers a comprehensive, . Extensive exterior lighting around buildings, on sidewalks, and the residence complex, are reserved for residents. To take a virtual WOMen’s NCAA TEAMS: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, along roadways keeps the entire campus well lit. 33 Nations represented world-class Rutgers experience in a small, friendly campus tour of the residence complex and for information on housing Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Tennis, . A Community Emergency Response Team is trained to help among students environment, and at a competitive tuition rate. Volleyball contracts, visit housing.camden.rutgers.edu. others prior to the arrival of emergency services personnel. “LOCATION, PEOPLE, 41,500 Graduates of the ENVIRONMENT, EVERYTHing.” Camden Campus Monica, Social Work RUTGERS–CAMDEN HISTORY 35 Undergraduate majors 1766 Chartered as 1825 Queen’s College 1926 South Jersey Law 1950 South Jersey Law 1981 The Graduate 1995 Rutgers School of 2006 Women’s softball at 23 Graduate programs Queen’s College in New becomes Rutgers College to School founded in Camden. School and College of South School–Camden founded. Business–Camden becomes Rutgers–Camden wins the Brunswick, the nation’s eighth honor trustee and Revolu- Jersey merge with Rutgers the first southern New Jersey NCAA Division III National institution of higher learning, tionary War veteran Colonel University to form the institution to earn accreditation Championship Title and 22 Average class size 1927 College of South 1989 Rutgers joins the Rutgers is one of only nine Henry Rutgers. Jersey founded in Camden. Camden Campus. from the AACSB International. becomes the first Rutgers team colonial colleges established prestigious Association of to win an NCAA title in more before the American American Universities, an than 60 years. 1864 The state legislature Rutgers is declared 1968 Rutgers School 2001 Campbell’s Field, Revolution. 1945 organization comprising the chooses Rutgers to be the state the state university of New of Law–Camden granted top 62 research universities home to the professional land-grant college. Jersey by the state legislature. autonomy from its Newark in North America. Rutgers minor league Camden River- 2007 Nation’s first PhD in counterpart. School of Business–Camden sharks and the Rutgers–Cam- childhood studies debuts at founded. den Scarlet Raptors baseball Rutgers–Camden. teams, opens. Learn more about Rutgers–Camden: camden.rutgers.edu Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ScIENCES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Internationally recognized faculty work closely with Combining a personalized liberal arts education with the Accredited by the AACSB International, our four-year busi- students to provide world-class graduate and professional advantages of a research university, our small size enables ness program offers an innovative hands-on experience. programs respected by employers and scholars alike. faculty to give students special attention. Students receive Students with leadership initiative can participate in the excellent preparation for the workplace and graduate or Business Leader Development Program, which cultivates GRADUATE SCHOOL professional school. skills and habits for careers in business. 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