Rowan University is a public 4-year college in Glassboro, New Jersey with 15,841 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $23,938 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Rowan University acceptance rate and admissions
Rowan University admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1110 to 1310
4001600
ACT composite
23 to 29
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 560 to 660, math 550 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Rowan University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Regular decision
Mar 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Mar 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants ($45 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Rowan University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Rowan University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$17,428
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$28,252
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$17,024
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$40,459
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$23,938
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,938 a year after grants and scholarships, $16,521 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Rowan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
69%finished within 6 years82%came back for year two38%get a Pell Grant
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $65,776 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $18,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Rowan University$65,776
New Jersey median, public 4-year$68,529
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Rowan University$18,000
New Jersey median$18,974
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Rowan University majors and what graduates earn
Rowan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 71 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($104,215).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Rowan University
58 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Rowan University admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Rowan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,428 for in-state students and $28,252 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,938 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Rowan University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 560 to 660 in reading and writing and 550 to 650 in math, and 23 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Rowan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Rowan University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Rowan University?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Rowan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,776 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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