Rowan College at Burlington County

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Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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Rowan College at Burlington County Photo #1 - The new quad gives students a campus feel that exceeds those at traditional four-year universities. The space is large enough to hold events such as graduation, concerts or movies. The walking paths make getting from one side of campus easier. There are plenty of trees to give students shade while eating or studying outside.
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Rowan College at Burlington County Photo #1 - The new quad gives students a campus feel that exceeds those at traditional four-year universities. The space is large enough to hold events such as graduation, concerts or movies. The walking paths make getting from one side of campus easier. There are plenty of trees to give students shade while eating or studying outside.
Rowan College at Burlington County Photo #2 - The state-of-the art Student Success Center, designed by USA Architects in collaboration with Moody Nolan, is the gateway to the newly transformed Mount Laurel Campus. It features a one-stop shop for student services from enrollment to academic planning, a knowledge commons library, bookstore, dining area and student life.
Rowan College at Burlington County Photo #3
  • 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 8,439 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 586 teachers has grown by 372% over five years.
Rowan College at Burlington County(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty586 staff445 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rowan College at Burlington County has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Rowan College at Burlington County diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment8,439 students5,858 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:115:1
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# Full-Time Students4,145 students2,576 students
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# Part-Time Students4,294 students3,282 students
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% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
14%
26%
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% Black
19%
14%
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% White
53%
40%
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
10%
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Diversity Score0.660.74
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College Completion Rate
26%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,500$36,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $5,616. 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 $7,703. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,292$5,616
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,522$7,703
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Tuition NotesTuition and fees shown for Burlington County and out of state for 15 credits. Additional fees vary by course.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid56%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,000$11,242
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,250$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered5 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, SoftballBaseball, Basketball,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Rowan College at Burlington County is Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia (7.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
    Private for-profit
    347 students | 7.90 Mi9191 Torresdale Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19136
    (215) 335-0800     7.90347
  • Pennco Tech-Bristol
    Private for-profit
    454 students | 10.20 Mi3815 Otter St
    Bristol, PA 19007
    (215) 785-0111     10.20454
  • Orleans Technical College
    Private not-for-profit
    292 students | 10.60 Mi2770 Red Lion Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19114
    (215) 728-4700     10.60292
  • Hussian College-Philadelphia
    Private for-profit
    128 students | 13.10 Mi1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
    (717) 380-1385     13.10128
  • The Workforce Institute's City College
    Private not-for-profit
    7 students | 13.10 Mi4322 N. 5th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
    (215) 455-2300     13.107
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 8,439 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,292
  • Out-state tuition: $4,522
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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