Rowan University
Rowan University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a suburb, in Glassboro.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,484 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,466 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,096 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 69% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rowan College of New Jersey's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,660, and fees were $3,762. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,128 and $3,762 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students18,484 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 15 |
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Camtech, Inc.
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Leads School of Technology
26 miles away |
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Delcastle Technical High School
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/26/2012 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1260 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $371/credit | |
| In State Students | $371/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $698/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $737/credit | |
| In State Students | $737/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $737/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,695 | $16,695 | $31,410 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,970 | $25,970 | $48,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,375 | $46,375 | $87,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $36,850 | $36,850 | $36,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Rowan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $4,546 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $489 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $6,151 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $5,805 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,491 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $16,068 |
$19,246
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,782 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,311 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,595 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$28,046 |
| Over $110,000$28,755 |
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Student Population
15,401
Undergrads
3,083
Graduates
8,897
Women
9,587
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
