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Rowan University Fast Facts 2020-2021
Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Founded in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation school to a comprehensive research university that’s ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best national public research universities in the nation.
Rowan offers bachelor’s through doctoral programs to nearly 20,000 students through its campuses in Glassboro, Camden and Stratford, New Jersey, and online. It is one of only three universities in the nation to grant both M.D. and D.O. medical degrees. Focused on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science and business, Rowan has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships.
The historic $100-million Rowan gift in 1992 put then-Glassboro State College on a fast track. At the time, the gift was the largest to a public institution in the U.S., and it fostered the creation of the College of Engineering and enabled ambitious growth. Alumni, friends and corporate donors are among those continuing to invest in Rowan and its students, providing opportunities that distinguish the University as a leader in education, health care and research.
Academics
Academic programs include 90 bachelor’s, 48 master’s, 2 professional, 8 doctoral degree programs
Average class size is 20 students, student-faculty ratio is 17:1
More than 200 study abroad programs in 40 countries
1,714 faculty throughout three campuses
Colleges & Schools
Colleges
William G. Rohrer College of BusinessHenry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
College of Education
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
College of Performing Arts
College of Science & Mathematics
Honors College (multidisciplinary)
Schools
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Earth & Environment
School of Health Professions
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Students
Undergraduate and graduate student body totals 19,678 across all categories
Undergraduate: 15,963; graduate: 2,466; professional/medical: 1,249
33 percent of student body is from under-represented groups
250 international students from 40 countries
Research
The nation’s 4th fastest-growing research university among public doctoral institutions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, for the second consecutive year
Annual sponsored research and grants total $45.3 million
1 South Jersey Technology Park hosts 25 tenant companies
Rankings
US News 2021 rankings
#187 in National Universities
#95 in Public National Universities
#17 in Best Undergraduate Engineering
Financials
Institutional aid given 2018-2019: more than $30 million
University operating budget: $536 million
University Foundation assets total $238 million (audited)
Venture capital fund of $5 million initiated by Rowan University Foundation for student and alumni projects
Athletics
11 NCAA Div. III national championships
8 men’s and 10 women’s teams
Points of distinction
1 of only 3 universities in the nation with medical schools granting DO and MD degrees
98,748 alumni in 50 states and 42 countries
1 statue honoring $100 million benefactor Henry Rowan
1 Edelman Fossil Park with research, education and outreach programs
1 Edelman Planetarium serving the University and region
