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Rowan University
Most applicants get into Rowan University — 77.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Rowan University occupies suburban Glassboro, NJ — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $104,215 four years out. Faculty pay averages $130,272 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 15,841 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1310 — near the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rowan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Rowan University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1100–1310 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Rowan University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rowan University received 17,923 applications and admitted 13,948 (77.8%), with 2,555 enrolling.
How Rowan University compares
| Rowan University | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.7% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,574 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,988 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rowan University student earns $59,988 — 2% above the New Jersey median of $58,902 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Rowan University prices by residency: $16,574 in-state versus $26,932 out-of-state — a $10,358 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
15,841 undergraduates make Rowan University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
67.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Rowan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rowan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $104,215 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,116 |
| Chemical Engineering | $95,769 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,084 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $86,475 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $84,059 |
| Chemistry | $79,695 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,834 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,524 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $75,697 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,631 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $73,035 |
| Physics | $72,734 |
| Economics | $70,614 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $67,702 |
| Biology, General | $64,921 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,525 |
| Mathematics | $63,146 |
| Homeland Security | $62,846 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,661 |
| Computer Programming | $60,493 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $57,895 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,739 |
| Geography and Cartography | $57,567 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,226 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,205 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $55,839 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,277 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $53,829 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,266 |
| History | $52,523 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,195 |
| Psychology, General | $51,878 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $50,367 |
| Journalism | $48,057 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $47,677 |
| Music | $47,208 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $47,176 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $46,969 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $46,165 |
| Sociology | $46,130 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,597 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $35,817 |
Median earnings for these 43 Rowan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,988 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Rowan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rowan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rowan University's acceptance rate?
77.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,948 admitted from 17,923 applicants.
How much does Rowan University cost?
In-state tuition is $16,574; out-of-state students pay $26,932. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Rowan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,988 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Georgian Court University — 78.8% admitted
- Drew University — 67.8% admitted
- Kean University — 75.9% admitted
- Centenary University — 83.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.