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Glassboro, NJ · Montclair, NJ
| Rowan University | Montclair State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,408/yr | $15,566/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,305/yr | $10,880/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $22,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,264/yr | $11,532/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,245/yr | $16,388/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,580/yr | $22,058/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,378/yr | $25,573/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,928/yr | $16,730/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,712/yr | $15,674/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,330/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,627/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $35,842/yr | $28,305/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,574/yr | $15,912/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,932/yr | $26,022/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 47% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1110–1310 | 910–1210 |
| SAT average | 1212 | 1070 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 22–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 17,923 | 23,599 |
| Students accepted | 13,948 | 20,629 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,555 | 4,039 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 65% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,988/yr | $61,415/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,999–$82,759 | $38,809–$84,277 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 56% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,705/yr | $47,944/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 50% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 62% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 62% | 65% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,460/yr | $56,215/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 12% · Visual & Performing Arts 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $119,453/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $104,219/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 15,841 | 18,376 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,926 | 4,663 |
| Average professor pay | $10,856/mo | $12,540/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 34% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $61,093 | $40,178 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Montclair, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1923 | 1908 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Men | 50% | 41% |
| Women | 50% | 59% |
| White students | 59% | 32% |
| Black students | 12% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 41% |
| Asian students | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 4.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 6.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 8.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,731/yr | $9,193/yr |
| Endowment | $434.6M | $61.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,371 | 5,093 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,312/yr | $11,222/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,078/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 495 | 542 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.6M | $10.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.5M | $10.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $46,548 | $371,308 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.