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Rowan University

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Glassboro, NJ

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Rowan University, in Glassboro, NJ, is a public very large school, enrolling around 15,841 students. Rowan University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 78%. Among reported majors, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $104,215/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate78%
SAT range1110–1310
ACT range23–29
Undergrads15,841
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineSingle filing period

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$35,842
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,988

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out67%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$67,702/yr
Biology, General$64,921/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$76,524/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$75,697/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$73,631/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$73,035/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$53,829/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$62,661/yr
Communication and Media Studies$55,277/yr
Journalism$48,057/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$46,969/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$86,475/yr
Computer Programming$60,493/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$57,739/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$104,215/yr
Chemical Engineering$95,769/yr
Mechanical Engineering$90,084/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$84,059/yr
Civil Engineering$78,834/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$57,895/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other$47,677/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$52,195/yr
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$50,367/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$97,116/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$55,839/yr
History
History$52,523/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Homeland Security$62,846/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,226/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$53,266/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$63,146/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$46,165/yr
Behavioral Sciences$35,817/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$56,205/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$79,695/yr
Physics$72,734/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,878/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$70,614/yr
Political Science and Government$64,525/yr
Geography and Cartography$57,567/yr
Sociology$46,130/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$47,208/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$47,176/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,597/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity6,418
Typical room charge$9,084
Typical board charge$4,930

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rowan University's acceptance rate?

Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Rowan University?

Admitted students at Rowan University typically score between 1110–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Rowan University?

Admitted students at Rowan University typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Rowan University cost?

Rowan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,842 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Rowan University require students to live on campus?

No -- Rowan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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