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Rowan University, New Jersey

Rowan University

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:

  • College of Communication
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Fine & Performing Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Rohrer College of Business

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.

Overview of Rowan University

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, media, and education and teaching.

Rowan University Selectivity

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.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Rowan University are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 9,762 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Rowan University

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Rowan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching583elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, education, school counseling, teacher education, education of learning disabled, ...
Liberal Arts285history, English, sociology, Spanish language, economics, library science, liberal arts and sciences, political science, ...
Business And Management278business management, accounting technology
Media267communication studies, public relations
Therapy And Counseling152psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology
Engineering105mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering
Security And Law Enforcement104criminal justice and police
Science75biology, physics, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry
Computer Science And Engineering45computer and info science
Mathematics41mathematics
Art Studies38art studies
Music26music theory and composition, music, music performance
Drama And Performing Arts20drama
Nursing And Emergency Medicine4various nursing

Number of programs and degrees for Rowan University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,67934
Master's degree31020
Post-master's certificate251
Doctor's degree91

Student Body

In 2005, Rowan University had a total enrollment of 9,762 students (8,361 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate83%
Graduate17%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White75%
Black9%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1922%
20-2129%
22-2422%
25-2910%
30-345%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Jersey97%
Pennsylvania1%

Rowan University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %
Part-Time33 %

Rowan University Room and Board (2005)

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.

Rowan University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total7,3033,39646%1,24737%
Men3,4361,63147%63739%
Women3,8671,76546%61035%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510600
SAT Math510620

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT99%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 447-1165

Rowan University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Rowan University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured163102
Non-tenured, but on tenure track5453
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3329

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year3$92,1032*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$92,1033$78,018

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year76$93,67031$89,137
Associate professoracademic year74$74,17549$73,283
Assistant professoracademic year91$55,88883$55,758
Instructoracademic year6$39,35618$38,374
All faculty totalacademic year247$72,591181$64,490

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Rowan University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballNew Jersey Athletic Conference
BasketballNew Jersey Athletic Conference
BaseballNew Jersey Athletic Conference
TrackNew Jersey Athletic Conference

Rowan University Degree Programs (2005)

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

Rowan University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rowan University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Rowan University % of degrees in media
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Rowan University Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Rowan University Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Rowan University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rowan University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rowan University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Rowan University % of degrees in mathematics
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Rowan University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Rowan University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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