Rowan

Rowan University

Rowan
#1315 / #383
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#884
Most Desirable School
University in New Jersey, USA

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About Rowan University

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According to Wikipedia, Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, with a medical campus in Stratford and medical and academic campuses in Camden. Founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a site donated by 107 residents, the school was formerly known as Glassboro State College from 1958 until 1992 and Rowan College of New Jersey from 1992 to 1997.

Rowan University's Online Degrees

MS in Finance
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Rowan University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
16,90377%68%119527

How Much Does Rowan University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$10,715$4,237

How Much Do Rowan University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Rowan University, then you can expect to earn an average of $55,400 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Rowan University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
22,08017,3194,761

Where is Rowan University?

Rowan University is located at 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro NJ 08028

How Safe is Rowan University?

Rowan University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Glassboro has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Rowan University Known For?

Rowan University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Rowan University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Medical
#584
World Rank
#592
Historical Rank
#177
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Nursing
#702
World Rank
#702
Historical Rank
#255
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Education
#1112
World Rank
#1114
Historical Rank
#275
USA Rank
education Degrees
Engineering
#1713
World Rank
#1738
Historical Rank
#283
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Communications
#1101
World Rank
#1137
Historical Rank
#299
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Chemistry
#1883
World Rank
#1905
Historical Rank
#364
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Literature
#1107
World Rank
#1168
Historical Rank
#367
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Social Work
#1011
World Rank
#1013
Historical Rank
#404
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Biology
#1715
World Rank
#1748
Historical Rank
#413
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#1874
World Rank
#1901
Historical Rank
#416
USA Rank
physics Degrees
History
#1391
World Rank
#1407
Historical Rank
#489
USA Rank
history Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1997
World Rank
#2009
Historical Rank
#489
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Mathematics
#2090
World Rank
#2133
Historical Rank
#513
USA Rank
math Degrees
Business
#1998
World Rank
#1999
Historical Rank
#542
USA Rank
business Degrees
Psychology
#1427
World Rank
#1440
Historical Rank
#549
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Economics
#3655
World Rank
#3663
Historical Rank
#609
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Philosophy
#2155
World Rank
#2207
Historical Rank
#644
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#2745
World Rank
#2758
Historical Rank
#646
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Computer Science
#2921
World Rank
#2930
Historical Rank
#654
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Anthropology
#2461
World Rank
#2472
Historical Rank
#801
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1636
World Rank
#1641
Historical Rank
#867
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Sociology
#3659
World Rank
#3663
Historical Rank
#1085
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Religious Studies
#6408
World Rank
#6421
Historical Rank
#1376
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are Rowan University's Most Influential Alumni?

Rowan University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of Rowan University's most famous alumni:

Patti Smith
Patti Smith
An American singer, songwriter, author and poet.
Joseph Renzulli
An American psychologist.
Trymaine Lee
An American journalist.
Marvin Creamer
An American sailor.
Kenneth Lacovara
Kenneth Lacovara
A Paleontologist.
Deirdre Breakenridge
Deirdre Breakenridge
An American author and businessperson.
Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
An Educator.
Lince Dorado
Lince Dorado
A Puerto Rican professional wrestler.
Fred H. Madden
A New Jersey State Senator.
Matt Bush
An American actor.
Michael John Trotta
An American music composer and conductor.

Who Are Rowan University's Most Influential Faculty?

Rowan University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Medical, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of Rowan University's most famous alumni:

Melissa Klapper
An American historian and storyteller.
Geronimo Villanueva
Geronimo Villanueva
An Argentine astronomer.
Robi Polikar
A Researcher.
Raffi Besalyan
Raffi Besalyan
An Armenian musician.
Shahriar Afshar
An Iranian-American physicist.
Michael John Trotta
An American music composer and conductor.