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Rowan University Fast Facts 2021-22
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 23,000 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, 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
1,714 faculty throughout three campuses
Colleges & schools
Eight colleges
- William G. Rohrer College of Business
- Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
- Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
- Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- College of Performing Arts
- College of Science & Mathematics
Nine schools
- Cooper Medical School
- Virtua Health School of Nursing & Health Professions
- School of Osteopathic Medicine
- School of Earth & Environment
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences
- School of Veterinary Medicine (2025)
One honors college
- Multidisciplinary curricula offered through Bantivoglio Honors Program
Students
Unduplicated headcount: 22,640
Fall 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
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 third consecutive year
Annual sponsored research and grants total $40.5 million
1 South Jersey Technology Park hosts 24 tenant companies
Rankings
US News 2021 rankings
#179 in National Universities
#88 in Public National Universities
#19 in Best Undergraduate Engineering
Financials
Institutional aid given 2018-2019: more than $36 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
