New Jersey public university
Rowan University
Rowan University is a public doctoral university in Glassboro that pairs a large undergraduate footprint with a broad mix of professional and research programs.
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Who this helps
This profile helps families comparing a New Jersey public university with moderate selectivity, clear published costs, and a suburban main campus.
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About Rowan University
Rowan University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, according to the university’s About page and MSCHE’s institutional listing.
The university describes itself as a Carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution focused on undergraduate and graduate education.
Its main campus address is 201 Mullica Hill Road in Glassboro, New Jersey.
The student body
Enrollment
Only the undergraduate enrollment figure was clearly available in the public sources.
Cost before aid
Published cost figures differ by source and by residency status, so the profile keeps only the numbers directly shown in the public sources.
Aid notes
Rowan’s financial-aid pages also note tuition-free opportunities that can reduce tuition and fees after grants and scholarships for eligible students.
All tuition and fees are subject to change; families should confirm the current year’s published cost of attendance before applying.
How this school compares
- Rutgers University-Camden’s graduation rate is 26.6 points above the peer median of 34.4%.
- Rutgers University-Camden’s average net price is above the peer median of $10,845.
- Median earnings (10 yrs) are 70% above the peer median of $47,364.
at or above peer median. Median of the 7 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
at or above peer median $47,364. Median of the 7 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
Similar New Jersey colleges
Medians above use these 7 peers (same state/control; enrollment within 0.5×–2×); 7 closest of 17 matches. Net price = federal-aid students.
| School | Enrollment | Net price | Grad rate | Admit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | 17,157 undergraduate enrollment | — | — | — |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | 3,755 | $11,791 | 26.9% | — |
| New Jersey City University | 3,681 | $10,591 | 39% | 98.4% |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus | 4,234 | $14,281 | 34.4% | — |
| Passaic County Community College | 4,260 | $2,835 | 16.9% | — |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | 4,898 | $16,382 | 67.7% | 70.6% |
| County College of Morris | 5,360 | $10,845 | 35.9% | — |
| Mercer County Community College | 5,404 | $7,132 | 20.1% | — |
Campus & contacts
FAQ about Rowan University
Is Rowan University public or private?
Rowan is a public university.
Where is Rowan University located?
Its main campus is in Glassboro, New Jersey.
What is Rowan University’s accreditation?
Rowan is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
When was Rowan founded?
The university traces its founding to 1923.
Is Rowan test optional?
Yes. Rowan’s admissions page says it offers a test-optional policy for freshman applicants.
What is Rowan’s acceptance rate?
The public sources shows about 77–78%, depending on source and year.
How much is in-state tuition at Rowan?
Rowan’s 2025–2026 cost-of-attendance page lists in-state tuition and fees at $17,428.
Does Rowan have business accreditation?
Yes. The public sources includes AACSB accreditation for Rowan’s business programs.
Should families verify costs before applying?
Yes. Rowan says tuition and fees are subject to change, so families should confirm the current year’s figures on the official site.
Checked on 2026-10-21: Rowan University home page, About page, admissions test-optional page, financial-aid cost-of-attendance page, bursar tuition pages, MSCHE institutional listing, U.S. News profile, and BigFuture admissions page.
