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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rowan University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Glassboro, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.8K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,810
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,178
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,734
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,089
Earnings 5yr: $193,656
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,113
Earnings 5yr: $103,554
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,475
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,215
Earnings 5yr: $99,094
Debt: $23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,116
Earnings 5yr: $95,178
Debt: $25,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,769
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,863
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,084
Earnings 5yr: $89,308
Debt: $22,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,475
Earnings 5yr: $90,367
Debt: $24,250
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,459
Earnings 5yr: $89,114
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,695
Earnings 5yr: $75,861
Debt: $27,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,834
Earnings 5yr: $84,236
Debt: $23,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,524
Earnings 5yr: $77,306
Debt: $24,489
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,697
Earnings 5yr: $88,585
Debt: $24,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,288
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,631
Earnings 5yr: $71,348
Debt: $22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,182
Earnings 5yr: $74,036
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,408
In-State Tuition$16,574
Out-of-State Tuition$26,932
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,705
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,988
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$78,615
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