More selective than 44% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rowan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Rowan University first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.40. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Rowan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rowan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rowan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 560–660 | 550–650 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 560–660 | 540–650 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rowan University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Rowan University has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Caldwell University | 71% | 57% | $24,691 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Rowan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rowan University admissions questions
What is the Rowan University acceptance rate?
Rowan University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,948 of 17,923 applicants were admitted.
Does Rowan University require the SAT or ACT?
Rowan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Rowan University?
The middle 50% of Rowan University enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1310 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Rowan University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,555 of 13,948).
Does Rowan University have early decision?
No. Rowan University does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Rowan University getting harder to get into?
Rowan University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Rowan University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rowan University overview