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Rowan University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1120 to 1310

ACT Range23 to 29

Average GPA3.48

Acceptance Rate78.3%

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.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rowan University facts and stats

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Glassboro, NJ

Undergrad Enrollment16,199

Freshman Retention82%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate67%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Rowan University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

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.

In-State Tuition$11,812

Out-of-State Tuition$22,170

Room and Board$16,928

Average Merit Award$7,319

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid67%

Average Aid Package$16,376

Average Debt at Grad$34,341

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.