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Of the nine institutions in the county, Rutgers University-Camden was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 11,145 people applied to Camden County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 15,778 students enrolled in the universities, including 13,997 in undergraduate and 1,781 in graduate programs. In total 6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (37.6%) and Black or African American (22.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Camden County College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 7,770 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill | -- | -- | 264 |
| Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill | -- | -- | 86 |
| Center for the Healing Arts | -- | -- | 29 |
| P B Cosmetology Education Center | -- | -- | 135 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | 11,145 | 8,582 | 5,966 |
| Camden County College | -- | -- | 7,770 |
| Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness | -- | -- | 360 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood | -- | -- | 886 |
| American Institute-Cherry Hill | -- | -- | 282 |
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