Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Glassboro, New Jersey |
| Online | rowan.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Rowan University is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Rowan University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#237 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#6 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#378 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1310 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 |
| Other Fees | $4,450 |
| Room and Board | $16,553 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,342 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 |
| Other Fees | $4,450 |
| Room and Board | $16,553 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,206 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Business | 16% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184782 IPEDS survey data for Rowan University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025