Fast Facts

Fast Facts

Rowan University Fast Facts AY2026-27

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to more than 25,000 students. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships. Rowan is one of just two public universities in the nation to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs and is among the top 10 fastest-growing public research institutions in the nation.

Updated: Sept. 2026
Academics

Academics

Academic programs include:
- 129 bachelor’s
- 69 master’s
- 3 professional
- 19 doctoral degree programs

Rowan Online
- 65+ programs fully online

Colleges & Schools
Students

Students

- 25,123 total unduplicated enrollment FY26

- 22,058 total, by program fall 2025
  - Undergraduate: 17,157
  - Graduate: 3,187
  - Professional/medical: 1,714
Note: Fall 2026 enrollment figures will not be available until October.

- 6,200 students live on the Glassboro campus; approximately 2,500 off-campus, in Glassboro

Athletics

Athletics

  • 18 NCAA Division III teams
  • 12 national championships and many individual titles
  • 18th, rank among winningest DIII programs nationally

  • 45 sport clubs (non-NCAA)—a mix of competitive and recreational teams overseen by Campus Recreation
Points of distinction

Points of distinction

- #1 fastest-growing public doctoral university in highly competitive Northeast, among nation's top 10 (The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac 2025)

- Top 100 national public research university and best value (U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings)

- $98 million institutional student scholarships and waivers awarded in FY26

- 1st in New Jersey: Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, inaugural class welcomed in Fall 2025

- 1 of 2: Home to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, Rowan is one of only two public universities in the nation to grant M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degrees.

- 1 Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, which has won six national and international awards for architecture—as well as a place in USA TODAY's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards competition.

Economic Impact

Economic Impact

  • $2.9 billion estimated annual statewide
  • $1.8 billion in construction and design projects completed, underway or planned since AY10
  • $797.5 million annual operating budget
  • 4,500 employees
  • 10 campuses offering education, clinical services and research activity