Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,780

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$8,869

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,686

40% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

32.9%

127 Graduates

About

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 degrees awarded), General Biomedical Sciences (60 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, 434 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (197 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (145 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is $3,780, which is $−4,380 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is $3,780, which is $4,380 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,869.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,780

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus was $3,780. The cost of tuition at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is $−4,380 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,869

2024 Value

29.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,869. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus grew by 29.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (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

$11,682

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus was of $11,682 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.48% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 30.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.2% with respect to 2023, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (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.

Enrollment

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus had a total enrollment of 2,686 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is 1,075 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,611. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39% Hispanic or Latino, 37.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0745% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.9%), followed by White Female (19.1%) and White Male (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,686 students. The full-time enrollment at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is 1,075 and the part-time enrollment is 1,611. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,048 enrolled students
White
1,019 enrolled students
Black or African American
332 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is 39% Hispanic or Latino, 37.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0745% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 112 students (4.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 108 more women than men received degrees from Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is white (197 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (145 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 degrees awarded), followed by General Biomedical Sciences (60 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (60 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (151 degrees), and Protective Services (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are Physicians (409,380 people), Other managers (234,462 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (148,006 people), Police officers (147,717 people), and Postsecondary teachers (134,971 people).

The most specialized majors at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in 2024 are Biology (60 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (151 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), and Agriculture (8 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 College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are Biology (60 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (151 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (547,604 people), Elementary & secondary schools (361,725 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (361,012 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (356,257 people), and Offices of physicians (198,339 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
10 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
3 degrees awarded
General Health Services
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

163

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

271

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus, which is 0.601 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (271).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.541 times less than the 98 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.85 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
197 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
145 degrees awarded
Black or African American
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is white (197 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (145 degrees).

3.92% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
292 degrees awarded
White Female
270 degrees awarded
White Female
266 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus is white female (292 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (270 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus had a total salary expenditure of 32.5M. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus employs 21 Instructors, 7 Associate professors and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are Female Instructor (14), Male Instructor (7), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.92M - Federal
$1.24M - State
$130k - Local

As of 2024, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus received $1.92M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.24M from state grants and contracts, and $130k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.7M

2024 Salaries

9.79%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus paid a median of $13.7M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($32.5M) and a 9.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.39% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus paid a total of $2.73M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

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