Rowan University
PublicGlassboro, NJ
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,358 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Rowan University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Rowan University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at Rowan University?
For 2024-25, Rowan University's published tuition and required fees were $26,932 for out-of-state students and $16,574 for in-state students -- $10,358 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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