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Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

19,535
Rowan University overview
Location Glassboro, New Jersey
Online rowan.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Rowan University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Rowan University, located in Glassboro, New Jersey, sits approximately 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia and operates additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. Originally established in 1923 as a normal school to train teachers, the institution evolved into a comprehensive public research university following a $100 million gift from industrialist Henry Rowan in 1992. The university's main campus spans 200 acres and features a mix of modern academic buildings and traditional collegiate architecture, including the distinctive Savitz Hall. Known for its engineering, business, and medical programs through Cooper Medical School and partnerships with regional healthcare systems, Rowan maintains a competitive admission process while serving as a major educational hub in southern New Jersey. The university houses approximately 40% of its undergraduate students on campus across several residential complexes and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Profs.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Rowan University is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1090/1300
ACT 23/31
GPA 3.44

Applications Accepted

76.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$10,715
In State Costs for Rowan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,120
Other Fees$4,237
Room and Board $15,956
Budget for Other Expenses$4,801
Total One Year Cost$36,829

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,108
Out of State Costs for Rowan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,120
Other Fees$4,237
Room and Board $15,956
Budget for Other Expenses$4,801
Total One Year Cost$46,222

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rowan University students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 17%
Business 16%
Communication 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
Social Sciences 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024