About Rowan University
Learn more about Rowan University, one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing public research universities, known for academic excellence, innovation and student success.
Making history, shaping the future
Founded in 1923 as a teachers college, Rowan University has grown into one of the nation’s leading public research institutions. Today, nearly 25,000 students pursue bachelor’s to doctoral degrees and professional certificates across nine locations in southern New Jersey, including our main campus in Glassboro and Rowan Online.
Rowan is consistently known for its hands-on learning opportunities, affordability and meaningful partnerships that open the door to real-world impact. As a Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) university, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of healthcare, engineering, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education.
Rowan’s growth and impact continue to set a national example for what public higher education institutions can achieve.
Our mission statement
Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusive, agile and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.
Review Rowan’s Strategic Pillars, Institutional Goals, Operational Values and Strategic Domains.
Note: This mission statement was approved on June 14, 2017, by the Rowan University Board of Trustees.
Get to know Rowan University
Curious about how Rowan University stands out?
Across 16 colleges and schools, Rowan offers a wide range of academic programs designed to help you reach your professional and personal goals.
Explore all 150+ degree programs and online learning options.
More than 24,000 students call Rowan home. From student organizations to service projects, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.
From football and field hockey to basketball and swimming, Rowan’s 18 NCAA Division III teams bring energy and pride to campus year-round.
By the numbers
From national rankings to research and scholarships, these stats tell our story of progress and purpose.
Ranked a Top 100 national public research university and a best value by U.S. News & World Report (2025).
ResearchRowan University is the third fastest-growing public doctoral institution in the U.S., according to The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac (2024).
AcademicsIn Fiscal Year 2026, Rowan University will award more than $98 million in institutional scholarships and waivers to support student success.
Financial AidRowan University is one of only two public universities in the nation to grant DVM, DO and MD degrees across three professional schools.
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Our location
Glassboro is a central and easy-to-reach town surrounded by places to explore—from downtown dining and local events to nearby beaches and trails. Whether you commute or live on campus, you’ll find plenty to do at Rowan and beyond.
Our campuses
Rowan’s main campus in Glassboro is home to most academic programs, with eight other locations in areas like Camden, Stratford and Sewell supporting additional undergraduate, graduate, medical and research programs.
Visit Rowan
Ready to visit Glassboro? Schedule a campus tour, attend an open house or explore our campuses online through our virtual tour.
Leading with purpose
I chose Rowan because it was close by and more affordable, but I stayed at Rowan because it made me feel a sense of purpose, and it gave me a reason to continue learning and growing.
Kara R., 2025 Advertising
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The best part of my education here has been the small class sizes, accessibility to professors and opportunity. If you are willing to search for something to do, then there is always opportunity here for you.
Liam Cutri-French, 2021 Civil and Environmental Engineering
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One thing I really love about Rowan is that you’re not just a number here. As big a school as it is, I feel like there are constantly people willing to support you.
Kristiina Castagnola, 2023 MA in Higher Education
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201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028
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