Rowan University — College Profile

About

Rowan University, a rapidly growing public research institution in Glassboro, New Jersey, is best known for its hands-on, collaborative learning environment, anchored by the highly ranked Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering and standout programs in business, education, and the sciences. The student experience is defined by a vibrant campus culture centered around Rowan Boulevard—a bustling, walkable collegiate town center—as well as active NCAA Division III athletics and over 150 student organizations. What truly sets Rowan apart is its status as one of only two universities in the nation to offer both MD and DO medical degree-granting programs, alongside a unique commitment to undergraduate research that allows students to work directly with faculty on real-world projects.

Wikipedia:Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a 25-acre (10 ha) site donated by 107 residents, the school was known as Glassboro State College from 1958 until 1992 and Rowan College of New Jersey from 1992 to 1997. It also operates a medical campus in Stratford, and medical and academic campuses in Camden.

Location

Glassboro, NJ, 08028 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

PHL · Philadelphia

13 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$35,842

Out-of-state COA

$46,200

Avg net price

$22,408

Room & board

$16,928

In-state tuition

$16,574

Out-of-state tuition

$26,932

Books & supplies

$1,330/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$15,305

$30–48k

$15,264

$48–75k

$19,245

$75–110k

$27,580

$110k+

$30,378

Admissions

Admit rate

78%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1212

Reading 560–660

Math 550–650

ACT midpoint

Composite 23–29

English 22–30

Math 22–29

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Rowan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

68%

4-yr on-time completion

50%

1st-yr retention

82%

Transfer-out rate

15%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

69%

Transferred

17%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

14%

Median earnings (6yr)

$50,705

Median earnings (10yr)

$59,988

Median debt

$20,500

Monthly loan payment

$217

Debt range (25th–75th)

$7,500–$25,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,000

Student Body

Men 50%Women 50%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

33%

First-generation

35%

Median family income

$61,093

Independent students

13%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

59%

Hispanic

16%

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$50,705

10 years after entry

$59,988

Psychology, General512

Business Administration, Management and Operations347

Criminal Justice and Corrections246

Biology, General239

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication184

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods155

Finance and Financial Management Services146

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities141

Computer and Information Sciences, General140

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians126

Computer Programming117

Accounting and Related Services111

Mechanical Engineering101

Civil Engineering98

Communication and Media Studies97

Music89

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Institutional

Endowment

$435M

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

53%

Avg faculty salary

$10,856/mo

Instructional spend/student

$16,731