About Rowan University

Founded in 1923, Rowan University. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 14,345 full time undergraduate students, and 3,027 full time graduate students.

The Rowan University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 423 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rowan University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range1020-1230
ACT Range22-27

Admissions at RU are considered Selective, with ,52% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

89% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 53% were in the top quarter, and 21% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rowan University.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
37%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
54%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
4%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
49%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
49%
“There might be people who do”
39%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
4%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
37%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
54%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
31%
“They”re always available”
4%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
49%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
49%
“There might be people who do”
39%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
4%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    136 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    97 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    154 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    160 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    161 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    158 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    158 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    162 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rowan University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rowan University?

69 Students rated Rowan University

McKenna - 06/29/2024

Rowan University overall is a wonderful place. Every professor I've had so far has been passionate, inclusive, and helpful both inside and outside the classroom. They are genuine and encourage students to work together and ask for help if needed. The campus itself is beautiful and has a varied collection of shops and areas for social gatherings. The university is always working towards improvement for the betterment of students' experiences.

Keelyn - 05/20/2024

Rowan University is a very diverse campus with many opportunities to meet new people, add good things to your resume, or just have fun.

Amber - 12/29/2023

My experience at Rowan University was shorter than most others since I was a transfer student. I entered as a junior and everyone was very welcome. The faculty is helpful and supports the success of students. If you are doing poorly there is plenty of tutoring available or you can meet one-on-one with your professor to discuss your poor grades and they will help you come up with a plan to do better. There are plenty of clubs, volunteering opportunities, and campus events available. One downside for me was the Pre-Health Office and I was a pre-dental student. The office provides plenty of great opportunities for pre-medical students but less so for pre-dental. The club is horrible for pre-dental students and the Pre-Health Office seems to mainly focus on volunteer opportunities for pre-med. Luckily, I was able to research and find great dental volunteer opportunities on my own. On the contrary, the office was very helpful in writing a committee letter for my dental school applications and I received five interview invitations and got accepted into three schools. I don't know about any of the sports at Rowan since I don't get involved in that area. The area feels quite safe, I have not had any security concerns. I commuted to class so I don't know what the on-campus living is like, but many students I spoke to felt comfortable. Overall, I would rate my experience as great regarding education and relationships with faculty. They are very kindhearted and love it when you keep them updated with the steps toward your career!

Eleonora - 04/29/2023

From the first day I started attending Rowan University, I have loved being here. I staff are truly here to help and guide me through my education journey. And I have found a wonderful Christian club, called Chi Alpha in which I have found lifelong friends and grown in my relationship with God.

Rowan University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rowan University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rowan University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    dont shut yourself in during the first year, socalize and dont be so uptight because its only one year and you can find a balance

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Classmates are clever creatures with odd weekend habits.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The atmosphere. The people and the living areas are fun and exciting.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Rowan University is known for being one of the best teaching schools and that is the main reason I chose to attend it.

    Read all 29 answers

  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Construction creates problems in areas all over, but currently Rowan is under major construction. Traffic around campus is horrible, sounds of drills and trucks wake you up at all hours, and sometimes certain parts of campus are shut down due to it. I absolutely love Rowan so far but the ongoing construction is a huge nusance. Even though I understand that when it is done the university will be majorly improved, it is presently the one aspect I consider the worst thing about my school.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    They should be driven and dtermined to work hard.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I came to Rowan University, I wish that I knew more about financial aid. Over the semesters I have attended at Rowan, I have been offered no financial aid because the government says my parents make too much money. This came as quite a shock to me because my parents struggle to keep up with bills at home, which often makes me wonder how much a person has to struggle to receive government assistance for school. I also wish I knew about the various amounts of scholarship opportunities available.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is thrilling in the sense that every day feels like an adventure to me.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    In the past it was best known for teaching.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    People who cannot grasp the concept of balance should not attend.

    Read all 19 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    the science building technology

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The beaurocracy associated with every university that forces you to get a bit of the run around when trying to get things done. While people can be very helpful, they cannot always answer what you need and you need to go to someone else.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Best thing about Rowan is definitely the people. If you make the smallest effort to go out and meet people, you will. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Worst thing, would have to be parking.

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  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    The professors are Rowan are great. In my time there, I made connections with the faculty in my major and even members not within my major. They take the time to get to know you and make the experience that much more personal.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Student University Programmers (SUP) and Greek Life

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Rowan is in a bad neighborhood, not located in the safest town.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    I guess so.

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  19. What are some hot-button issues on campus?

    How has the economy impacted your life?

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  20. What's the Greek scene like?

    Many people go Greek but many people don't. They throw most of the parties and walk around in nothing but their letters, but they don't run the school or anything. Greek students are just like any other students.

    Read all 1 answers

  21. I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

    Yes. Don't go to parties if you don't drink. Everyone else will be drunk.

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Student Body

Students

46%

female

54%

male

14,345

Total Undergrad Enrollment

3,027

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

96%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

75

Student Organizations

15

Fraternities

9

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

33%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending Rowan University receive some sort of financial aid. 31% were awarded federal grants. While 65% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,378

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$11,948

Room and Board

34,926

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,896
$30 - $48K
$16,617
$48 - $75K
$22,834
$75 - $110K
$27,296
$110K & UP
$27,529

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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