Fast Facts

Rowan University Fast Facts 2022-23

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 more than 22,000 students through its campuses in Glassboro, Camden and Stratford, New Jersey, and online. It is one of only four 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, 9 doctoral degree programs

Average class size is 20 students, student-faculty ratio is 17:1

More than 200 study abroad programs in 40 countries

2,505 faculty throughout three campuses

Colleges & schools

Eight colleges

Nine schools

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
School of Earth & Environment
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
School of Professional Studies
Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine (2025)

One honors college

John H. Martinson Honors College multidisciplinary curricula offered through Bantivoglio Honors Program

Students

Unduplicated headcount: 22,080 for FY22

Fall 2022 undergraduate and graduate student body totals 19,568 across all categories

Undergraduate: 15,264; graduate: 2,921; professional/medical: 1,383

36 percent of student body is from under-represented groups

402 international students from 40 countries

Research

3rd fastest-growing research university in the nation, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education

Annual sponsored research and grants total $62.7 million

1 South Jersey Technology Park hosts 24 tenant companies

Rankings

U.S. News 2022 rankings

Top 100 Public National Universities

#132 in Best Colleges for Veterans

#137 in Best Doctoral Engineering Programs

#194 in National Universities overall

#209 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Financials

Institutional aid given to students: more than $43 million awarded

University operating budget: $587 million

University Foundation assets total $551 million (audited), under investment

Venture capital fund of $25 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 4 universities in the nation with medical schools granting D.O. and M.D. degrees

102,985 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