Making History

Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a bustling regional university that's ranked among the best public universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report. Today, Rowan's more than 18,000 students choose from more than 74 bachelor's and 51 master's degree programs, four doctoral programs and two professional programs. The university is one of just 56 institutions in the country with accredited programs in business, education, engineering and medicine.

Mission Statement

Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusive, agile, and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments, and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.

A Visionary Mission for Student Learning, Research Excellence, and Service Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusive, agile, and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments, and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.

Strategic Pillars

Access

We are committed to expanding quality educational opportunities for students by increasing our enrollment capacity; supporting student success; utilizing an increasing array of pedagogies and platforms; and creating new pathways to undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and professional studies.

Affordability

We are committed to keeping education affordable by managing costs; diversifying our revenue streams; reducing student debt; limiting tuition increases to the rate of inflation as measured by the consumer price index; and enhancing internship and employment opportunities for our students and graduates.

Quality

We are committed to providing rigorous, experiential, and engaging educational experiences; support for scholarly, creative, and research activities; a vibrant and healthy campus life; a rich intellectual, cultural, and artistic environment; and a safe, supportive and inclusive culture that respects and values the diversity of all of its members.

Economic Engine

We are committed to benefiting our local and state communities by making every effort to partner with and invest in regional businesses and organizations that contribute in meaningful ways to furthering our mission; preparing an educated citizenry and skilled workforce; enhancing the health of our citizens and the quality of life; and developing innovative products, services, and ideas.

Awards and Recognitions

U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan University 19th of Northern Regional Universities and third among the public institutions in the category. The College of Engineering is ranked 32nd nationally among master’s level programs and the Chemical Engineering program is ranked third.

The Princeton Review included Rowan in its latest edition “The Best Northeastern Colleges” and included the Rohrer College of Business in its edition of the “Best 295 Business Schools” from among more than 1,800 business schools.

The University has received 13 awards for green initiatives since 2007. Most recently, the U.S. EPA named the University a “Top Green Power Purchaser” in its athletic conference and The Princeton Review listed it in its “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.”

79 in Top Public Research Universities

4th Fastest-Growing Public Research Institutions

166 among ALL National Universities

294 Best Business Schools, We are ONE

21 Best UG Engineering Programs

Location and Campus Life

The Rowan community is a vibrant one, with students pursuing fulfillment through participation in wide-ranging opportunities. We encourage healthy life choices, multicultural competency, personal and professional growth, campus and community involvement, civic responsibility and leadership development. Our student-centered approach promotes the education of the whole person within a global society, helping students prepare for life after Rowan.

Rowan features eight residence halls and five apartment communities nestled among the trees of a 200-acre campus in historic Glassboro, New Jersey. Students who live on campus benefit from facilities and resources that support students’ success as they transition to living independently. Research and experience tells us that students who live on campus participate more in student organizations, are more likely to complete a degree in four years and earn higher GPAs.

On-campus dining offers convenience and flexibility for the entire Rowan community, not just on-campus residents. Rowan University Dining provides a variety of delicious options at 11 locations across campus. Students and faculty can buy meal plans that fit their needs each semester.