Rowan acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
Rowan University · Public · Glassboro, NJ · 14,869 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Rowan admitted 77.8% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 59.2% in 2013. New Jersey residents pay $17,428 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $28,252.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 59.2% | 8,287 | 4,908 |
| 2014 | 78.6% | 10,180 | 8,004 |
| 2015 | 71.1% | 12,289 | 8,736 |
| 2016 | 71.0% | 13,520 | 9,601 |
| 2017 | 69.4% | 14,068 | 9,766 |
| 2018 | 72.7% | 14,221 | 10,341 |
| 2019 | 74.3% | 14,694 | 10,924 |
| 2020 | 78.0% | 14,763 | 11,517 |
| 2021 | 83.8% | 11,659 | 9,767 |
| 2022 | 76.9% | 16,903 | 13,006 |
| 2023 | 77.8% | 17,923 | 13,948 |
Applications went from 8,287 in fall 2013 to 17,923 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,231 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,468 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,820 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,732 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,287 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $17,428 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $28,252 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $40,459 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $23,938 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 32% submitted the SAT, 2% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Newark NJ | 78.7% | $18,112 in-state |
| Montclair State NJ | 87.4% | $16,854 in-state |
| Rutgers NJ | 65.3% | $18,824 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Rowan University made 13,948 offers to the 17,923 people who applied for fall 2023, an admit rate of 77.8%.1 In 2013 only 59.2% were admitted, which means the rate rose by 18.6 percentage points over the decade.1 The jump to 78.6% came in 2014, and across the span the rate fell in just 4 of 10 yearly changes.1 Offers expanded sharply, growing 184% from 4,908 to 13,948, and applications grew 116%.1
Test scores are optional; 32% of enrolled students sent the SAT and 2% sent the ACT.1 SAT middle ranges were 560 to 660 for reading and writing and 540 to 650 for math, with ACT composites from 26 to 30.1
New Jersey residents pay $17,428 in 2025-26 tuition and fees; out-of-state students pay $28,252.2 The in-state price is near but just above the $17,141 median for 14 public bachelor's colleges in New Jersey.2 Net price grows with income, from $16,231 for $0 to $30,000 to $20,820 for $48,001 to $75,000 and $32,287 above $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 69% finished within 6 years, above the state median of 54%, and 82% of fall 2023 entrants were retained.2 Earnings reach a median of $65,776 10 years after entry, and median federal debt is $18,000.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,923 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 13,948 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 2,555 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 14,869 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 560 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 660 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 540 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 650 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 26 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 30 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 32% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 2% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $17,428 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $28,252 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $40,459 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $23,938 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $16,231 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,468 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,820 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,732 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $32,287 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 69% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 82% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 38% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $65,776 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $18,000 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, New Jersey (N = 14) | $17,141 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, New Jersey (N = 46) | 54% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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