Rowan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Rowan University is a large four-year, public school with 19,535 students enrolled. This school was established in 1923 and is the only school located in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Rowan University will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
135
Rowan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 135 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Psychology, Business, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Rowan University is high at 85% (above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Rowan University is good: 70%. Approximately 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Rowan University is decent -- 16:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high - about $20,200 per year. The additional fees at Rowan University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $4,300; this makes it a total of $24,500 per year.

Read the details about Rowan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
According to recent data, 16,903 applications were submitted and 13,006 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Rowan University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rowan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Rowan University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rowan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Rowan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 6,500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- roughly $9,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Rowan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Rowan University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rowan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, New Jersey
08028, USA
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