School Information

67.3
Total Cost $24,592
Total Enrollment 11,006
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Rowan University

http://www.rowan.edu
201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
(856) 256-4000

A leading public institution, Rowan University combines liberal education with professional preparation from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. Rowan provides a collaborative, learning-centered environment in which highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and community service. Through intellectual, social and cultural contributions, the University enriches the lives of those in the campus community and surrounding region.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Rowan University, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,517), and 56% receive loans ($6,812 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,958.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rowan University is $19,344 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $11,234
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,308
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $24,592
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,666
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,515 people applied to Rowan University. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (32.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 9,665 undergraduate students at Rowan University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 77.0% of the 1,341 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     39.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     67.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 1
Admissions Office Phone 877.787.6926
Admissions Office Email admissions@rowan.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, Savitz Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.rowan.edu/provost/academic_affairs/admissions/applications/documents/TransferReactivationRequest11.pdf
Admissions Website http://www.rowan.edu/provost/academic_affairs/admissions/index.cfm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.rowan.edu/provost/academic_affairs/admissions/applications/index.cfm
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Rowan University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Rowan University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
 
Rowan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 86
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 81
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 320 32
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 78 2
Business Administration and Management, General 211 30
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 219 12
Advertising 59
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 43
Journalism 37
Public Relations/Image Management 80 12
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 115
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 115
Computer and information sciences and support services 49
Computer and Information Sciences, General 49
Education 3 376 146 4
Agricultural Teacher Education 1
Community College Education 15
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 15
Curriculum and Instruction 1
Education, General 37
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 10
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4
Educational/Instructional Media Design 1
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 23
Elementary Education and Teaching 13 2
Music Teacher Education 299 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 33
Reading Teacher Education 21
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 3
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 31 16
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 1
Engineering 98 10
Chemical Engineering 26
Civil Engineering, General 29
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 13
Engineering, General 10
Mechanical Engineering 30
English language and literature/letters 108 15
English Language and Literature, General 76
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 32 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Spanish Language and Literature 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 21
Athletic Training/Trainer 14
Nursing, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 7
History 81
History, General 81
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 25
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 25
Library science 5
Library Science/Librarianship 5
Mathematics and statistics 52 4
Mathematics, General 52 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Behavioral Sciences 3
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4
Physical Sciences 5
Chemistry, General 12
Physics, General 18
Psychology 30 107 25
Counseling Psychology 6 13
Psychology, General 107
School Psychology 24 12
Security and protective services 148
Criminal Justice/Police Science 148
Social sciences 119
Economics, General 11
Geography 11
Political Science and Government, General 27
Sociology 70
Visual and performing arts 97 5
Art/Art Studies, General 53
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 2
Music Performance, General 2 3
Music Theory and Composition 4
Music, General 26
 
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