Rowan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Glassboro, NJ

$9,573

Avg in-state tuition

$18,605

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Rowan University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Rowan University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Glassboro, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,963, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,573, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,605.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

20k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

64%

Hispanic

11%

Black

10%

Asian

8%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

11,628

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 2% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 5% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 45% online

Master's Check Bold 20% online

Doctorate Check Bold 17% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $9,573 $18,605
Graduate $12,879 $12,879

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,850
On-campus room and board $14,937
On-campus other expenses $5,185
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $18,608
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,328
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $31,545 $40,577
Off-campus without family $35,359 $44,391
Off-campus with family $18,223 $27,255

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

32%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

54%

Pell Grant

32%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,070
State Grant Aid $6,450
Institution Grant Aid $6,270
Pell Grant Aid $4,811

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC