Rowan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,812

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,761

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.7%

19,593 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

21,026

82.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.3%

1,800 Graduates

About

Rowan University is a higher education institution located in Gloucester County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rowan University were General Psychology (533 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (307 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (245 degrees).

In 2024, 5,963 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rowan University. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,790 degrees), 6.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (613 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rowan University is $11,812, which is $−20,108 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Rowan University is $11,812, which is $20,108 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,761.

In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Rowan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,812

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rowan University was $11,812. The cost of tuition at Rowan University is $−20,108 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rowan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,761

2024 Value

6.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Rowan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,761. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Rowan University grew by 6.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,421

Room and Board

$1,665

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rowan University was of $13,421 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,665. The cost of books and supplies increased by 48.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rowan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Rowan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.85% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Rowan University received 19,593 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.32% annual growth. Out of those 19,593 applicants, 15,216 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.7% acceptance rate.

There were 21,026 students enrolled at Rowan University in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rowan University has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,216

Accepted Out of 19,593

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rowan University was 77.7% (15,216 admissions from 19,593 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.32%, while admissions grew by 9.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

957

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Rowan University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rowan University had a total enrollment of 21,026 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Rowan University is 17,305 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,721. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at Rowan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rowan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 8.33% Asian, 3.59% Two or More Races, 0.0856% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rowan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.3%), followed by White Female (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.25%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.2%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Asian Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rowan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,026 students. The full-time enrollment at Rowan University is 17,305 and the part-time enrollment is 3,721. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at Rowan University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rowan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rowan University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Rowan University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rowan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
11,657 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,955 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,282 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rowan University is 55.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 8.33% Asian, 3.59% Two or More Races, 0.0856% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 214 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 387 more women than men received degrees from Rowan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rowan University is white (3,790 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (613 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rowan University is General Psychology (533 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (307 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (245 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rowan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Communications (381 degrees), and Psychology (605 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan University are Other managers (574,770 people), Software developers (537,343 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,104 people), Civil engineers (315,224 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (288,448 people).

The most specialized majors at Rowan University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Communications (381 degrees), Psychology (605 degrees), English (131 degrees), and Engineering (468 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Rowan University are Communication Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Communications (381 degrees), Psychology (605 degrees), English (131 degrees), and Engineering (468 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan University are Elementary & secondary schools (825,526 people), Computer Systems Design (696,417 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (593,893 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (492,985 people), and Construction (402,421 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rowan University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
533 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
307 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
245 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rowan University was General Psychology with 533 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rowan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,788

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,175

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,788 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan University, which is 0.878 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,175).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rowan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 230 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.42 times more than the 162 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 442 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan University in General Psychology, which is 4.86 times more than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Rowan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Rowan University is Female and Asian (80.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.11% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,790 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
613 degrees awarded
Black or African American
497 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rowan University is white (3,790 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (613 degrees).

0.721% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
2,026 degrees awarded
White Female
1,970 degrees awarded
White Female
1,963 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rowan University is white male (2,026 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,970 degrees).

Operations

Rowan University has an endowment valued at nearly $435M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.9M (4.12%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Rowan University had a total salary expenditure of 837M. Rowan University employs 205 Associate professors, 146 Lecturers and 130 Professors. Most academics at Rowan University are Female Associate professor (103), Male Associate professor (102), and Female Lecturer (83).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 545 employees, Management, with 345 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

Endowment

$435M

2024 Endowment

9.29%

growth from 2023

Rowan University has an endowment valued at about $435M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Rowan University grew 9.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $183M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rowan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$313M

2024 Salaries

7.71%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Rowan University paid a median of $313M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($837M) and a 7.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.39% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.86% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$71.1M

Instructional Salaries

651

Number of Employees

In 2024, Rowan University paid a total of $71.1M to 651 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan University were Business and Financial Operations with 545 employees, Management with 345 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

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