Rowan College at Gloucester County
- RCGC provides a unique perspective in higher education by offering a wide range of academic programs, services and facilities amidst a diverse student body, friendly staff and accomplished faculty. Distance learning, Life Long Learning, transfer programs and dynamic academic programs offer convenience and flexibility. We hope you have found this site helpful and informative.
School Highlights
- Rowan College at Gloucester County serves 6,720 students (60% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Rowan College at Gloucester County is the only community colleges within Gloucester County, NJ.
- The nearest community college to Rowan College at Gloucester County is Camden County College (4.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 159 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rowan College at Gloucester County | (NJ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 159 staff | 234 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,720 students | 7,040 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 42:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,030 students | 3,412 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,690 students | 3,628 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| % Black | 13% | 14% |
| % White | 70% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.70 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 19% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,800 | $36,100 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- At RCGC your success can come from time spent in the classroom and lab, as well as from involvement in athletics, clubs, cultural and service programs. Student life on the RCGC campus is multi-dimensional. You'll have every opportunity to become involved and inspired. Eventually, success means getting a rewarding job or transferring your RCGC credits to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree. Our faculty is committed, first and foremost, to helping you learn. Many possess advanced degrees and have gained respect and recognition in their fields. Their greatest reward, however, comes from the accomplishments of their students. At RCGC, we are focused on your success. The Student Services' Department extends learning and development beyond the classroom. The department strives to assist students with meeting their education goals in a friendly and positive environment. We have a variety of student services that that support your academic, personal and professional endeavors. Rowan College at Gloucester County offers a full schedule of educational, cultural, recreational, and athletic events for students, alumni, parents, and our community friends and neighbors. Rowan College at Gloucester County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Rowan College at Gloucester County is Camden County College (4.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Camden County CollegePublic12,051 students | 4.10 Mi200 College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856)227-7200 4.1012,051 - 59 students | 10.90 Mi1212 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215)468-8800 10.9059 - Peirce CollegePrivate, non-profit1,833 students | 11.60 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888)467-3472 11.601,833 - Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology InstitutePrivate, non-profit31 students | 12.00 Mi100 South Broad Street, Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19110
(215)568-9215 12.0031 - Kaplan Career Institute-PhiladelphiaPrivate, for profit610 students | 12.40 Mi3010 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215)594-4000 12.40610
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