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Rowan University Fast Facts 2021-2022

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

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

2,505 faculty throughout three campuses

Colleges & Schools
Students

Students

Undergraduate and graduate student body totals 19,080 across all categories

Undergraduate: 15,147; graduate: 2,640; professional/medical: 1,293

36 percent of student body is from under-represented groups

335 international students from more than 40 countries

Research

Research

The nation’s 4th fastest-growing research university among public doctoral institutions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education

Annual sponsored research and grants total $40.5 million

1 South Jersey Technology Park hosts 24 entrepreneurial companies and 27 research centers in materials, transportation, virtual reality and more

Rankings

U.S. News 2022 rankings

#179 in National Universities

#88 in Public National Universities

#19 in Best Undergraduate Engineering

#57 in Most Innovative Schools

#112 in Best Colleges for Veterans 

Financials

Financials

Institutional aid given 2020-21: $36.5 million

University operating budget: $587 million

University Foundation under investment: $527 million (unaudited, June 30, 2020)

Venture capital fund of $5 million initiated by Rowan University Foundation for student and alumni projects

Athletics

Athletics

13 NCAA Div. III national championships

8 men’s and 10 women’s teams

Points of distinction

Points of distinction

1 of only 3 universities in the nation with medical schools granting D.O. and M.D. degrees

108,603 alumni in 50 states and 45 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