Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Rowan University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Rowan University were $16,574 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $26,932. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $4,762 in-state and $4,762 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,812 | $22,170 |
| Fees | $4,762 | $4,762 |
| Total | $16,574 | $26,932 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Rowan University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Rowan University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Rowan University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Rowan University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Rowan University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,302 | $19,334 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,715 | $20,108 |
| One Year Ago | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,812 | $22,170 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Rowan has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $28,278 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.86%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $17,379. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.79%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $28,221.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,379 | $28,221 |
| In 2 Years | $18,223 | $29,571 |
| In 3 Years | $19,108 | $30,986 |
| In 4 Years | $20,036 | $32,469 |
| In 5 Years | $21,009 | $34,023 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $121,247, or about $74,746 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Rowan University, go to the Rowan University Financial Aid page.