Rowan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,400 within 10 years.
About This School
Rowan University is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey with approximately 15,841 undergraduate students enrolled. Rowan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,408 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $55,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a 25-acre (10 ha) site donated by 107 residents, the school was known as Glassboro State College from 1958 until 1992 and Rowan College of New Jersey from 1992 to 1997. It also operates a medical campus in Stratford, and medical and academic campuses in Camden.
This is a solid option for cost-conscious students in the mid-Atlantic region — median debt at graduation sits at just $16,750, well below average, and median earnings of $55,400 a decade out suggest a reasonable return on investment. That said, a 68% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth asking about during your visit — whether that reflects academic rigor, financial pressure, or fit. If you're drawn to a growing public research university with a medical school presence and manageable costs, Rowan earns a serious look, particularly for engineering, education, or health-focused programs.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2022-23). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,841 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Rowan University Common Data Set (2022-23).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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