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School Highlights
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus serves 6,953 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,953 students
In-state tuition: $4,505
Out-state tuition: $7,805
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 462 teachers has grown by 229% over five years.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
462 staff
445 staff
Student Body
The student population of Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,953 students
5,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,671 students
2,576 students
# Part-Time Students
3,282 students
3,282 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
55%
40%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
19%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
College Completion Rate
29%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,505 is less than the state average of $5,616. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,805 is more than the state average of $7,703. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,505
$5,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,805
$7,703
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,870
$11,242
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,953 students
In-state tuition: $4,505
Out-state tuition: $7,805
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,616 per year for in-state students and $7,703 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,113 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
