Rowan College at Burlington County

900 College Circle
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Rowan College at Burlington County transforms lives by delivering innovative, high-quality and affordable educational experiences in an accessible and diverse environment.

School Highlights

Rowan College at Burlington County serves 7,316 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,316 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,292
  • Out-state tuition: $4,522
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Rowan College at Burlington County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 586 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rowan College at Burlington County
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
586 staff
439 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rowan College at Burlington County has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Rowan College at Burlington County diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,316 students
4,639 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,474 students
1,960 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,842 students
2,679 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
546 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,474 students
1,960 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,842 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
11%
24%
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% Black
16%
13%
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% White
60%
44%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Rowan College at Burlington County and the percentage of White community college students in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rowan College at Burlington County.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
29%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$36,100
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rowan College at Burlington County and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NJ by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $5,652. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,522 is less than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,292
$5,652
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,522
$7,575
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Rowan College at Burlington County and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees shown for Burlington County and out of state for 15 credits. Additional fees vary by course.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
77%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rowan College at Burlington County and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,950
$11,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rowan College at Burlington County and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rowan College at Burlington County and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Rowan College at Burlington County is New Jersey`s top-ranked community college and one of the fastest growing in the region. In 2017, we became the first community college in the eastern United States to offer junior-year courses in a historic 3+1 partnership with Rowan University that allows students to earn a four-year degree for less than what most universities charge for a single year. This coincided with the opening of the college`s transformed Mount Laurel Campus including a new Student Success Center, Health Sciences Center and quad as the college transitioned out of Pemberton its home for half a century.
  • These innovations helped spur the college`s first enrollment increase in five years as college enrollment continues to decline throughout the country. The college also operates campuses in Mount Holly (fine and culinary arts), Willingboro (adult learners) and the Joint Base (military members, their families and civilians who live or work near or on the base).
  • Through the Workforce Development Institute, the college forms partnerships with the region`s leading employers such as Virtua, Wawa and Lockheed Martin to ensure our programs align with the needs of employers.
  • Founded as Burlington County College, the institution renamed itself in 2015 in recognition of its partnership with Rowan University. The college opened its doors to 1,051 students in 1969 at Lenape High School before opening the Pemberton Campus in 1971. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools first accredited the college in 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rowan College at Burlington County cost?
Rowan College at Burlington County's tuition is approximately $3,292 for In-State students and $4,522 for Out-State students.
What sports does Rowan College at Burlington County offer?
Rowan College at Burlington County offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Softball.
What is Rowan College at Burlington County's ranking?
Rowan College at Burlington County ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,316 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,292
  • Out-state tuition: $4,522
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,652 per year for in-state students and $7,575 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Eastern International College-Jersey City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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