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Rutgers Camden Housing Costs

$10,376 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,000 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,418 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,372 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at Rutgers Camden?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Rutgers University-Camden.

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Room and Board Expenses at Rutgers Camden

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $10,376 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,000. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Rutgers University-Camden paid roughly $24,624 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Rutgers University-Camden.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $18,834 $30,718
— Housing       $10,376
— Meals       $4,000
Other Living Expenses $4,372 $11,760
Books and Supplies $1,418 $1,418
Total $24,624 $43,896

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $109,141

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

The projected four-year total comes to about $109,141 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Rutgers University-Camden.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $16,226
Two Years Ago $17,167
One Year Ago $17,761
Most Recent Year (2026) $18,834
One Year From Now * $19,843
Two Years From Now * $20,906
Three Years From Now * $22,026
Four Years From Now * $23,206

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 5.4% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $25,633 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $28,996 in year four — and a two-year student about $26,696 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $109,141 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $52,329 over a two-year associate program.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at Rutgers Camden

Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 830
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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