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Rowan University

Rowan University is a public university located in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it finally became Rowan University on March 21, 1997. The main campus consists of more than 45 buildings and covers 200 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Communication
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Fine & Performing Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • College of Professional & Continuing Education(CPCE)
  • Rohrer College of Business

Rowan University has two main student-run publications, The Whit and Venue. Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM is the student-run radio station. More than 10% of male students and over 5% of female students belong to a fraternity or sorority at Rowan University. There are also over 75 recognized student clubs and organizations on campus.

Campus Location

201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
USA
Main Tel: (856) 256-4000
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, mathematics, art studies, therapy and counseling, education and teaching, security and law enforcement, and drama and performing arts.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor2,03441
Master18018
Doctorale281
Post-master's certificate242

Students

Student enrollment was 10,091 in 2007-2008 (8,737 full-time equivalent).

About 54% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 46% of the class.

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 10,908
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,216
Room$ 6,066
Board$ 3,550
Books and supplies$ 3,500
Other$ 4,000

Financial Aid: Rowan University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  273
Without tenure; working toward tenure  85
Without tenure; tenure not available  41

Housing and Meals

Rowan University provides on-campus housing for 2,969 of its 8,737 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the New Jersey Athletic Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men60%
Women53%
All57%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal480-580
Math500-600
Writing480-580

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (49 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (332 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (35 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (12 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (528 awarded)

  • Community College Education
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Education
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • 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
  • Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING (98 awarded)

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

LIBERAL ARTS (393 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature/Letters
  • Geography
  • History
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Library Science/Librarianship
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (47 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (315 awarded)

  • Advertising
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MUSIC (28 awarded)

  • Music Performance
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (13 awarded)

  • Nursing
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE (123 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (120 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (171 awarded)

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

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