What is Rowan University?

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution in Glassboro, New Jersey, focused on undergraduate and graduate education. It is the right starting point if you are researching the university as a prospective first-year, transfer, graduate, international, or medical student, or if you need a quick map of its academic and campus resources.

Where Rowan is located and what kind of institution it is

Rowan University is based at 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, and can be reached at 856-256-4000. The university describes itself as a Carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

It also operates a Camden campus, which appears alongside Glassboro in the university's campus listings.

Academic structure

Rowan organizes its academics through colleges and schools, with degrees and programs listed centrally. The site's academic navigation points to:

• Colleges & Schools
• Degrees & Programs
• Courses, Schedules & Registration
• Student Success
• International programs
• Winter & Summer Sessions
• Rowan University Libraries
• Bookstore

This structure matters if you are comparing programs: start with Degrees & Programs for the credential, then check the relevant college or school for department-level detail.

Admissions paths

Rowan separates admissions by applicant type, so you can go directly to the process that matches your situation:

Prospective students can also use Tours & Open Houses, including virtual and in-person visit events, before applying.

Medical education and research

Rowan's medical and health education listings include:

• Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (MD)
• Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences (DO)
• Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Research at Rowan is organized through the Office of Research, Research Centers & Institutes, South Jersey Technology Park, and Research News.

Campus life and student services

The campus life section covers The Arts at Rowan, Athletics & Sports, Recreation, Health & Safety, Housing & Dining, Technology on Campus, Entertainment & Culture, and the Center for Well-being. Health & Medicine is also listed as a campus-life category.

News, events, and ways to stay connected

Rowan Today carries current news, including Health and Wellness Updates. The Events section lists upcoming arts, athletics, and other events. Connection channels include Rowan Athletics, Rowan YouTube, Rowan On Podcast, Rowan Radio, and social accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

The site also provides dedicated entry points for alumni, parents, donors, and job seekers, plus a my Rowan portal for current users.

Financial aid and cost information

Financial Aid is a top-level navigation item under Admissions & Aid. The provided page evidence does not include tuition figures, aid amounts, or deadlines, so check the Financial Aid section directly for current numbers rather than relying on general descriptions.

Common starting points

• Applying as a first-year or transfer student: go to the matching admissions page for requirements and process.
• Exploring graduate or completion programs: use Graduate & Degree Completion.
• Considering medical, veterinary, or health programs: review the specific medical education listings.
• Visiting before deciding: book a virtual or in-person event through Tours & Open Houses.
• Current students and staff: use my Rowan and the university catalog for registration and policy details.

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