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- FAFSA School Code: 002609
- Phone: (732) 987-2200
- School Homepage
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85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,004Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Rowan University
Also known as Rowan College of New Jersey
900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ
Rowan University is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Rowan University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Psychology
- Communication Technology
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students at this school scored within the range of 1530 to 1760 on the SAT. 57% of applicants are accepted to Rowan University, of which 35% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $13,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $7,400 per year. Students at Rowan University may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.
The Rowan University Professors participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.rowan.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Rowan College of New Jersey accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Rowan University is around 19,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 14% enrolling as graduate students and 83% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $21,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $65 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $10,000-$12,000
- Out-of-State: $19,000-$22,690
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $390-$460 per unit
- Out-of-State: $730-$870 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 62% | $9,809 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 63% | $8,894 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Rowan University may provide services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Rowan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Rowan University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Bioinformatics (B, M)
- Molecular Biology (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B, M)
- Communications (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B)
- Civil Engineering (B)
- Electrical Engineering (B)
- Chemical Engineering (B)
- Engineering (D, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Osteopathy (D)
- Nursing (B)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Behavioral Science (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Psychology
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B)
- Economics (B)
- Cartography and GIS (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
- Music Theory and Composition
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Rowan University.
- Rutgers University - Camden in Lawrenceville, NJ (16 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine in Middletown, PA (23 miles away)
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA (27 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington in Mont Alto, PA (28 miles away)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania in Allentown, PA (30 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Compare all colleges & universities in New Jersey
- Get a list of all state universities in New Jersey
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002609
- Phone: (732) 987-2200
- School Homepage