Rowan University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Rowan’s admit rate means you can think beyond basic admissibility and focus on presenting a steady academic profile. Since it is test-optional and 27% submit SAT scores, send a score only if it helps you, ideally near the top of the middle range: about a 1310 SAT or 29 ACT.
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Rowan University facts and stats
Rowan University enrolls about 16,199 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Rowan has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 67% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
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How do your scores compare at Rowan?
Key Rowan University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Rowan, aim for your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. A December retake should still arrive well before Rowan’s July 15 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Rowan’s in-state tuition is $11,812, while out-of-state tuition is $22,170. About 67% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.
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For out-of-state students, Rowan University’s tuition is $22,170, while in-state tuition is $11,812; room and board adds $16,928. Financial aid is common, with 67% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $16,376. Merit awards average $7,319, which can further reduce costs for eligible students. Average debt at graduation is $34,341.
⬡ LangSmith455b9f83-e847-40fa-bec8-9e5591445b9bStudent life at Rowan University
35% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 5% of men join fraternities, and 6% of women join sororities.
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