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Rowan University is a public university located in Glassboro, New Jersey. It was founded in 1923. The campus consists of more than 45 buildings on 200 acres. Rowan University also operates a satellite campus in Camden, New Jersey. The University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Rowan University is a member of the NCAA in Division III. Their official mascot is the Owl called "Whoo RU". The University fields more than 15 sports teams. Rowan University's men's soccer team has won national championship titles in 1981 and 1990.
Rowan University can be found in Glassboro, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Rowan University.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, media, and education and teaching.
Rowan University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 54% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Rowan University centered around 510 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Rowan University are well-paid.
In 2005, 9,762 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Rowan University. The school student athletes compete in New Jersey Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rowan provides an exceptional environment for achievement and fulfillment in a dynamic society through rigorous intellectual effort and vigorous personal interaction among all members of its diverse learning community. As a regional public university committed to teaching, Rowan combines liberal education with professional preparation and offers undergraduate through doctoral programs. The Rowan ambition: knowledge through study; responsibility through service; and character through challenge."
More complete details are provided below.
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
General Phone: (856) 256-4000
Admissions Phone: (800) 447-1165
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 435-2557
http://www.rowan.edu
Rowan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 583 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, education, school counseling, teacher education, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 285 | history, English, sociology, Spanish language, economics, library science, liberal arts and sciences, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 278 | business management, accounting technology |
| Media | 267 | communication studies, public relations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 152 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 105 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 104 | criminal justice and police |
| Science | 75 | biology, physics, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 38 | art studies |
| Music | 26 | music theory and composition, music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 4 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Rowan University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,679 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 310 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 25 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Rowan University had a total enrollment of 9,762 students (8,361 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Rowan University offers campus housing for 3,184 of its 8,361 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Glassboro, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,303 | 3,396 | 46% | 1,247 | 37% |
| Men | 3,436 | 1,631 | 47% | 637 | 39% |
| Women | 3,867 | 1,765 | 46% | 610 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 447-1165
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,607 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,901 |
| Room and board | $ 8,242 |
| Room charge | $ 8,242 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 4,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rowan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 435-2557
Rowan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 163 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 54 | 53 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $92,103 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $92,103 | 3 | $78,018 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 76 | $93,670 | 31 | $89,137 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 74 | $74,175 | 49 | $73,283 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 91 | $55,888 | 83 | $55,758 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $39,356 | 18 | $38,374 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 247 | $72,591 | 181 | $64,490 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rowan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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