Rowan University

Founded: 1923   Total Students: 19,678+

Int. Students: 250+

Overview

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 19,000 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.

in the early 1900s, many aspiring New Jersey teachers lacked proper training because of a shortage of schools in the state that provided such an education. To address the problem in South Jersey, the state decided to build a two-year training school for teachers, known then as a normal school.

The town of Glassboro was an early favorite because of its excellent rail system, harmonious blend of industry and agriculture, natural beauty and location in the heart of South Jersey. Several towns in the region competed to be the site of the new normal school because of the economic benefit and prestige such an institution would bring.

In 1917, to sway the decision in their favor, 107 Glassboro residents raised more than $7,000 to purchase 25 acres, which they offered to the state for free if the borough were selected as the site. The tract of land included the Whitney mansion (now known as Hollybush) and carriage house. Before the purchase, the entire property belonged to the Whitney family, prominent owners of the Whitney Glass Works during the 1800s. This show of support, along with the site's natural beauty, convinced the selection committee that Glassboro was the perfect location.

In September 1923, Glassboro Normal School opened with 236 students arriving by train to convene in the school's first building, now called Bunce Hall. Dr. Jerohn Savitz, the institution's first president, expanded the curriculum as the training of teachers became more sophisticated.

Programs Offered in Rowan University

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

    • Highlights

    • The nation’s 6th fastest-growing research university among public doctoral institutions,according to the The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • US News ranks Rowan #91 among top public schools and #171 among national universities
    • 1 of only3 universities in the nation with medical schools granting DO and MD degrees
    • 89,541 alumni in 50 states and 35 countries
    • Annual sponsored research and grants total $40 million
    • South Jersey Technology Park hosts 20 tenant companies and 1 Virtual Reality Center
    • Academic programs include 80 bachelor’s,
    • 44 master’s, 2 professional, 6 doctoral degree programs
    • 1,814 faculty, nearly 250 new tenure-track faculty hired since 2011 on the Glassboro campus; 19 at Cooper Medical School at Rowan University since 2012
    • Non-faculty employees: 2,498
    • Undergraduate and graduate student body totals above 19,465 across all categories.
    • Undergraduate: 16,120; graduate: 2,228; professional/medical: 1,117
    • Student body hails from 41 states and 35 countries
    • 6,546 resident students in university-managed facilities
    • 31.72 percent of student body is from under-represented groups
    • Average class size is 20 students, student-faculty ratio is 17:1
    • More than 200 study abroad programs in 40 countries
    • Venture capital fund of $5 million initiated by

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States

    Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam

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