Rowan University
Rowan University

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Ranked among the Top 100 National Public Research University by U.S. News & World Report, Rowan University offers over 100 bachelor's programs, 200 study abroad programs in 40 countries, more than 200 student clubs and organizations, and one unstoppable community. Our bustling and innovative institution was named the Fastest-Growing Public Research Institution in the Northeast and in the Nation’s Top 10, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education's annual Almanac. Located on a southern New Jersey suburban campus, students benefit from the resources of a large university, but with small class sizes and affordable cost.



Explore Rowan University’s vibrant campus from anywhere with our virtual interactive map! Immerse yourself in a self-guided experience of over 60 different locations, across Rowan University's five campuses. Get a closer look at our bustling downtown hub in addition to a wide range of state-of-the-art academic buildings, residence halls, and more. This interactive experience features 3D virtual tours, photos and videos that give you a real life depiction of what your future could be like here.

Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$24,810
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1161

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$24,810
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$17,428
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$28,252
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,553
Books and Supplies
$1665
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,013
$30k - $48k
$14,385
$48k - $75k
$20,768
$75k - $110k
$26,072
$110k+
$27,448
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,246
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,544
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,319

 

Students receiving state aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7732
Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,544
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$93,413,696
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$19,790,333

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,044
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,598
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,458
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,326

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
77%
Acceptance Rate
16903
Students Applied
74%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1803
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionJanuary 7 January 14
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
3%
Submitting ACT
36%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1161
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
540
75th
650
Reading
25th
550
75th
650
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
48%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
12%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
17
Top 25%
42
Top 50%
73
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
324
$30k - $48k
174
$48k - $75k
184
$75k - $110k
169
$110k+
474

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-787-6926
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
19,535
Total Number of Undergrads
15,231
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
45%
20-39 Students
53%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
108

Faculty Overview

0
100
39%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
51%
49%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
43
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
13%
White
63%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
320
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
34%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
The Profs
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
281
Total Female Athletes
205
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
17
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Rowan University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,400
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Rowan University
TD
Lockheed Martin
Virtua Health
Cooper University Health Care
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,598
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
Not only have I learned a lot academically from my teachers and peers, I have learned a lot about myself. Rowan has provided me with great teachers who enjoy teaching their class and always are there for extra help!
Bevin from Lindenwold, NJ
I am a Broadcast Journalism major but I have taken a few classes outside of the major for requirements and have loved them. This past semester i took Meteorology not just because I needed to fulfill a science requirement but because I am very interested in the nature and weather of our planet. I am learning so much at Rowan that will help me in the future and the real world.
Steven from Glassboro, NJ
Rowan is in my opinion is one of the best undergraduate schools in New Jersey. We have great academic programs like our top tiered engineering program, and we have a great array of campus life and opportunity. Life at Rowan makes it easy to work hard and play hard.
Jamie from Vineland, NJ
Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey is a diverse college that is full of opportunities for students that desire a better education. It offers over 200 programs for different majors and connections that will last a lifetime. Student Life appeals to anyone and everyone that has a passion for something and no one is left out.
Nora
I'm a double major in Theatre Arts and Fine Arts. I couldn't be happier. I have Professors that are available everyday anytime to talk about anything I need to talk about. The Professors are very passionate and talented in what they do and are more than willing to share their experiences with us. There is also a great deal of support available and opportunity, no matter what year you are in. As a Freshman I was able to design one student production already. There is not barrier for you to succeed. The philosophy of most professors in my particular area is that one can only learn by living it. Thus from the first year and beyond, students are immersed in the Main Stage Productions and learn on the job. This is great for us because it helps us discover our practical strengths and weakness as well as it shows us how to apply techniques taught in theory. I been learning a lot from my professors. Another wonderful thing is the learning that happens among peers. Because of our program size we develop close relationships with our peers. This friendly intermingling of Juniors and Seniors with Freshman and Sophomores allows for a mutual exchange of knowledge that develops strong professionals after 4 years.
Matt
Transferred to Rowan from Kean, and glad I did! Campus is beautiful and professors are top-notch! Couldn't be happier with my move to Rowan!
Miosotis from Stroudsburg, PA
the school is great. everyone wants to help you with all different types of academic work. also, there is something for everyone.
Nicole from Wayne, NJ
I'm excited to see what Rowan's classes have to offer within my major of education. My boyfriend loves his classes and professors. He says they are really approachable! He is a GIS major.
Rachel from Westampton, NJ
Although I'm not yet a student here, I can still say some nice things for the school. I've watched the engineering program grow so much just in the last couple years. I think the only downside is some of the dorms and food.
I truly love attending Rowan University. The classes are challenging enough; however, the expectations are not too overbearing. The community is very exciting and unifying.
Lisa from Monroeville, NJ