Rowan University Overview
Ranked among the top 100 National Public Research Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Rowan University offers over 100 bachelor's programs, 200 study abroad programs in 40 countries, and more than 200 student clubs and organizations. Here, you won’t just study ideas. You’ll roll up your sleeves from the start and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for your future success.
Our bold 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 in Glassboro, a southern New Jersey suburban campus, students benefit from the resources of a large university, but with the personalized attention and support offered by small class sizes.
As we continue to grow, rise in rankings, and make an impact across the region, we're looking for ambitious minds like yours who refuse to settle for the expected. Because at Rowan, we don’t fit a mold. We Defy Definition.
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Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$24,810
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1161
Rowan University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & 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. | $18,300 |
| 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. | $29,664 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $1330 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
51%
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$11,985
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,786
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,451
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7834
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,786
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.
$103,428,880
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$21,920,726
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.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,225
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
51%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,311
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,806
Rowan University Admissions Requirements
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
17923
Students Applied
74%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1881
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 1 | January 14 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1161
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Rowan University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
19,660
Total Number of Undergrads
14,869
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
108
Faculty Overview
0
100
39%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Rowan University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
54
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
317
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
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
18
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Rowan University 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
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