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Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military

Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, Rowan University has been recognized by Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges for its support of adult learners. In addition to offering online courses, the school provides opportunities to earn credit for prior learning, helping students build on professional and life experience as they work toward a degree.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.rowan.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,642 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:13,005
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,630
  • Pell Grant students:4,766
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,394
  • Part-time students
    11%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$432
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$22,237
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Construction Trades(1)

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  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:36%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:40%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
201 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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