Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey · Public
Rowan University admitted 77% of 22,410 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Rowan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $65 ($45 for international applicants), and Rowan University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Rowan University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rowan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Rowan University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Rowan University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.40 GPA. 16% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $39,342 in-state and $49,206 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,237 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Rowan University’s acceptance rate?
Rowan University admitted 77% of applicants: 17,152 of 22,410 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Rowan University’s application deadline?
Rowan University’s 2026–27 deadline is March 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Rowan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1300, with a median around 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rowan University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 ($45 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Rowan University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Rowan University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Rowan University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Rowan University have supplemental essays?
No. Rowan University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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