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Summary
Rowan University is a public institution that was founded in 1923. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,438, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 800 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Rowan University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 19. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,380 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,186 (2012-13).
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In the past 15 years, Rowan University has become one of the most recognized and highly regarded colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic region. Rowan's dramatic transformation is due in part to the university's large investment in upgrading its facilities, construction of new buildings and residence halls, and broadening its academic offerings. The 11,000+ student university, located 20 minutes from Philadelphia, offers an outstanding education at an exceptional value. US News & World Report ranks Rowan in the Top Tier of Northern Regional Universities. Kiplinger's has named Rowan one of the "100 Best Buys in Public Colleges and Universities" and the Princeton Review included it in "The Best Northeastern Colleges".In 2010 and 2011, the University made great progress on two institution-changing initiatives, the Rowan Boulevard revitalization project and the creation of its medical school. The Rowan Boulevard Project is a massive construction project that connects the main campus to Glassboro's historic downtown through a new mixed-use roadway. Once complete, the new roadway will feature dozens of stores and restaurants at the street level, topped with housing options for students and community residents. Visit www.rowan.edu/rowanblvd to view a map and photos of the buildings already on the roadway. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1923 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $109,559 |
Applying
When applying to Rowan University, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 11. The application fee at Rowan University is $65. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 61.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 61.6% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 11 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Rowan University is 16:1, and the school has 38.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Rowan University include: Education; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83.5 percent.
Student Life
Rowan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,438, with a gender distribution of 48.1 percent male students and 51.9 percent female students. At this school, 38.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 62.0 percent of students live off campus. Rowan University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 11,816 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Rowan University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, and health insurance. Rowan University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Rowan University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Rowan University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Rowan University, 62.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,659.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $12,380 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $20,186 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,712 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
