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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Front Desk-Office of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
201 Mullica Hill
Glassboro, NJ 08028
201 Mullica Hill
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone
856-256-4200
Email
admissions@rowan.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Recreation Center
Student Center
Campbell Library
Savitz Hall (Student Services Building)
Rowan Boulevard
Barnes & Noble
Student Center
Campbell Library
Savitz Hall (Student Services Building)
Rowan Boulevard
Barnes & Noble
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Regional shopping malls
Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City
Philadelphia museums, theatre, music
Philadelphia major league sports
Adventure Aquarium
Additional Highlights: NJ shore such as Atlantic City and Cape May, Philadelphia Museums Major League Sports - Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, Union
Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City
Philadelphia museums, theatre, music
Philadelphia major league sports
Adventure Aquarium
Additional Highlights: NJ shore such as Atlantic City and Cape May, Philadelphia Museums Major League Sports - Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, Union
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Select Saturdays
9 AM to 4 PM
856-256-4200
9 AM to 4 PM
856-256-4200
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.rowanathletics.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact academic department
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
International air and train service is available in Philadelphia, which is 18 miles northwest of Glassboro.
Schedules for public transportation can be obtained at the Rowan University Information Desk in the Student Center. NJ Transit buses travel from Glassboro, North to Philadelphia and South to Vineland/Millville.
Driving Instructions to Campus
42/76 to Route 55 South.
Exit 50a/Route 322 East
2 miles to campus
Local Accommodations
Marriott on Rowan Boulevard (On Campus) 856-881-0048;
Inn on Holly (3 miles) 856-582-2251;
Best Western (6.5 miles)856-340-7700;
8 miles east of campus is the Park Inn International-Williamstown (856-262-8400); 10 miles north of campus
Fairfield Inn-Deptford (856-686-9050); Residence Inn-Deptford (856-686-9188); Best Western-Thorofare (856-848-4111); Days Inn-Brooklawn ( 856-456-6688);
The Founders Inn (856-881-1110).
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 16,907
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average HS GPA: 3.43
GPA Breakdown
17%
4.0
14%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 650
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1100 - 1190
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22.5 - 30.75
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — July 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,847
with Terminal Degree
723
947
Women
900
Men
424
Minority
86
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
Area Studies, Other.
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BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
Developmental/Remedial English.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Construction Management.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Health Communication.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager.
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EDUCATION.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, Other.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Surveying Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Computational Science.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Physical Fitness Technician.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music Technology.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Betty Bowe Castor '63
Retired President of Univ of S Fl, 1st woman elected to serve on Fl cabinet
John 'Jack" Collins '64, M'67
Former Speaker of the House, State of NJ
Adam Chazen '08
Visual effects coordinator for "Game of Thrones", "Iron Man 2", "The A-Team
Ric Edelman '80
Ntl recognized financial Advisor, NY Times Best selling author 6 books
Sue Kroll '83
President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures
Lawrence J. Salva '77
Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Comcast Corporation.
Shaun Thompson "Shaun T." '01
Creator of the "Insanity" series of fitness programs
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,854
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,900
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,964
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,245
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$10,715
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$20,108
Required Fees
$4,237
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,120
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,660
Transportation for Commuters
$2,129
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,956
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
15,264
Foreign Countries Represented
41
Demographics
5.86%
Asian
10.77%
Black
13.24%
Hispanic
63.96%
Caucasian
1.52%
International
49% female
51% male
3% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
35%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Suburban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources
Director
John Woodruff
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Psych and Educ EvaluationDocumentation Required for ADHD
ADHD EvaluationSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
332
Number of Honor Societies
20
Number of Social Sororities
16
Number of Religious Organizations
15
8% join a fraternity
8% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
22% participate in intramural sports
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Profs)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Profs)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Sustainability
69/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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