Rowan University Acceptance Rate
Glassboro, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,923
- Admitted
- 13,948
- Yield
- 18.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rowan University's acceptance rate has risen from 43.6% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,180 to 17,923 (+76%) over that period.
Its 77.8% rate makes Rowan University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 46%.
Rowan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,180 | 4,435 | 43.6% | 1,960 |
| 2015–16 | 12,289 | 8,736 | 71.1% | 2,233 |
| 2016–17 | 13,520 | 9,601 | 71% | 2,281 |
| 2017–18 | 14,068 | 9,766 | 69.4% | 2,466 |
| 2018–19 | 14,221 | 10,341 | 72.7% | 2,688 |
| 2019–20 | 14,694 | 10,924 | 74.3% | 2,698 |
| 2020–21 | 14,763 | 11,517 | 78% | 2,238 |
| 2021–22 | 11,659 | 9,767 | 83.8% | 2,191 |
| 2022–23 | 16,903 | 13,006 | 76.9% | 2,585 |
| 2023–24 | 17,923 | 13,948 | 77.8% | 2,555 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,184 | 7,274 | 79.2% |
| Men | 8,739 | 6,674 | 76.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–30 | 2% |
How Rowan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rowan University's acceptance rate?
Rowan University's acceptance rate is 77.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,948 admitted of 17,923 applicants).
Is Rowan University test optional?
Rowan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rowan University?
Rowan University received 17,923 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,948.
What SAT score do you need for Rowan University?
Admitted students at Rowan University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rowan University getting harder to get into?
Rowan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.6% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rowan.edu/.