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.

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)

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)

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

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)

SAT Test Scores: