Rowan University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Glassboro, NJ
2.7 6 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

21,026

Location Glassboro, New Jersey
Website rowan.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#270

Size Large
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Rowan University is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rowan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
GPA 3.44

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 23%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$16,574

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,932

Breakdown

Tuition $16,574
Books and Supplies $1,330
Other Fees $4,762
Room and Board $16,928
Budget for Other Expenses $5,627
Total One Year Cost $45,221

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Student 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 majors at Rowan University are Education, Business, and Communication. 17% of students major in Education, 16% in Business, and 10% in Communication.