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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.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, media, art studies, and education and teaching.
Rowan University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 43% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Rowan University centered around 500 to 600, 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 2007-2008, 10,091 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Rowan University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Rowan University student athletes compete in New Jersey Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A leading public institution, Rowan University combines liberal education with professional preparation from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. Rowan provides a collaborative, learning-centered environment in which highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and community service. Through intellectual, social and cultural contributions, the University enriches the lives of those in the campus community and surrounding region."
More complete details are provided below.
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
General Phone: (856) 256-4000
http://www.rowan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 528 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education, educational administration, elementary/middle school admin, education, school counseling, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 393 | English, history, sociology, English language and literature, political science, economics, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 332 | business management, accounting technology |
| Media | 315 | radio and TV tech, public relations, advertising, journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 171 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 123 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 120 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering | 98 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Art Studies | 49 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 47 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 35 | computer and info science |
| Music | 28 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 13 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rowan University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,034 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 180 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Rowan University had a total enrollment of 10,091 students (8,737 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 93% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Rowan University offers campus housing for 2,969 of its 8,737 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 7,129 | 4,039 | 57% | 1,349 | 33% |
| Men | 3,459 | 2,084 | 60% | 729 | 35% |
| Women | 3,670 | 1,955 | 53% | 620 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 580 |
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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,908 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,216 |
| Room and board | $ 9,616 |
| Room charge | $ 6,066 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rowan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260900)
Rowan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 159 | 114 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $101,841 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 77 | $113,813 | 40 | $105,647 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $88,364 | 61 | $85,741 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $67,101 | 56 | $66,580 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $50,917 | 6 | $52,870 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $59,445 | 3 | $57,425 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 237 | $88,521 | 166 | $82,374 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, 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
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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