Rowan University

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Rowan University can be found in Glassboro, NJ, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. About nineteen thousand students are enrolled at Rowan University.

The majority of students accepted into this school had an SAT score within the range of 1040 - 1270, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 21 - 28. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Rowan University average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.13 - 3.52. This school has an acceptance rate of 74 percent with 25 percent of applicants deciding to enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected Rowan University acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 67%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .rowan.edu.

Overall Rowan University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

74.3%

The overall acceptance rate for Rowan University was reported as 74.3% in Fall 2020 with over 14,700 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 21 - 28
  • Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.52

How Hard Is It to Get into Rowan University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Rowan University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Rowan University has been slowly getting higher over the past years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 71.0%
  • 2017-2018: 69.4%
  • 2018-2019: 72.7%
  • 2019-2020: 74.3%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 67.4%

How Does Rowan University Compare?

74.3%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Rowan University is thirty-one percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Widener University-Main Campus71.9%
Rutgers University-Camden79.2%
Saint Joseph's University75.0%
Villanova University28.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants14,69450.3%49.7%
Admitted10,92450.7%49.3%
Enrolled2,69857.5%42.5%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Rowan University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading520 - 630
Math520 - 640
Total Score1040 - 1270
ACT®Score Range
English21 - 28
Math20 - 27
Composite Score21 - 28
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