Rowan College at Burlington County: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Glassboro, New Jersey · Public · Open access · CDS 2025-2026

Acceptance rate
78%
22,410 applicants
Avg SAT
1200
Mid 50: 1100–1300
In-state tuition
$15,700
per year, before aid
Net price (avg)
$22,185
after aid, what families pay

Rowan College at Burlington County is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey. For the most recent reporting cycle, Rowan College at Burlington County admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 78%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1216 and an ACT composite around 27. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,185 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price. For parents weighing whether Rowan College at Burlington County is realistic for their teenager, the most useful planning step is comparing your child's current GPA and most recent SAT or ACT against these admitted-student ranges — not the headline acceptance rate alone.

What GPA does my child need for Rowan College at Burlington County?

Rowan College at Burlington County has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission. Parents tracking their child's GPA toward this tier of school can use Solyo's free calculator to see weighted, unweighted, and college-recalculated numbers side by side.

Actual GPA distribution of admitted students
4.00
17.0%
3.75–3.99
12.5%
3.50–3.74
21.0%
3.25–3.49
12.2%
3.00–3.24
17.4%
2.50–2.99
18.8%
Below 2.50
1.1%
From the 2025-2026 Common Data Set submitted by Rowan College at Burlington County.

What does Rowan College at Burlington County weight in admissions?

Rowan College at Burlington County reports the following factor importance in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). These are the criteria the admissions committee weighs when reviewing applications.

Very Important1 factor
  • Academic GPA
Important1 factor
  • Rigor of secondary school record
Considered4 factors
  • Standardized test scores
  • Application essay
  • Recommendations
  • Talent/ability
Not Considered12 factors
  • Class rank
  • Interview
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Character/personal qualities
  • First generation status
  • Alumni/ae relation
  • Geographical residence
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation/commitment
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Level of applicant's interest

SAT and ACT scores Rowan College at Burlington County typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 540–650, with an EBRW midpoint near 590. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 26–30. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

SAT Composite
25th percentile1100
50th percentile1200
75th percentile1300
% submitting SAT25.8%
ACT Composite
25th percentile23
50th percentile25
75th percentile30
% submitting ACT1.1%
Current testing policy
  • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
  • • Policy detail: Considered if submitted

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

Top 10% of class16%
Top 25% of class40%
Top 50% of class72%
% submitting class rank47%

How much does Rowan College at Burlington County actually cost?

Published tuition is $15,700 for in-state students and $25,564 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,553 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $22,185 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 31% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful indicator of how much need-based aid the school distributes.

In-state tuition$12,344
Out-of-state tuition$23,168
Room and board$15,354
Average net price (after aid)$22,185
Application fee$65 (waivers available)

Application deadlines and early decision data for Rowan College at Burlington County

Regular admission
Regular deadline7/15
Notification date10/15
Reply deadline8/15
Rolling admissionsYes

Will my child graduate from Rowan College at Burlington County?

Retention and graduation rates are the most overlooked numbers in college planning, but they predict actual outcomes far better than acceptance rate. They tell you whether admitted students stay and finish on time.

Freshman retention
83.2%
returned for sophomore year
4-year graduation
null%
finished on time
6-year graduation
68.9%
finished within 6 years

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How parents track GPA toward selective schools like Rowan College at Burlington County

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Common questions parents ask about Rowan College at Burlington County

What GPA do I need for Rowan College at Burlington County?

Rowan College at Burlington County has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

What SAT or ACT score does Rowan College at Burlington County typically admit?

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 540–650, with an EBRW midpoint near 590. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 26–30.

How much does Rowan College at Burlington County actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Rowan College at Burlington County after grants and scholarships is $22,185 per year. That figure is more useful for budgeting than the published sticker price, because it reflects what families actually pay after aid is applied.

Is Rowan College at Burlington County realistic for my child?

Compare your teen's current unweighted GPA and most recent SAT or ACT against the ranges above. If both numbers fall inside the school's middle-50, Rowan College at Burlington County is a target school. If both fall below the 25th-percentile mark, treat it as a reach and balance the application list accordingly.

Data sourced from the 2025-2026 Common Data Set submitted by Rowan College at Burlington County, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Solyo extracts admissions data from official Common Data Set publications and refreshes it annually.