Tuition & Fees

The following is a summary of fees charged at Rowan University. Tuition and other charges are subject to change at any time in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees of Rowan University. The fees do not include the cost of textbooks and personal expenses. Fees at Rowan for academic year 2023-24 are as follows:

University Related Fees

Tuition

Tuition for each semester will be charged on a per credit hour basis for part-time students and a flat rate for full-time students. The following rates are per semester:

Undergraduate tuition rates (2023-24) are:

Expenses

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for all billing of students and for the collection of payments. A statement of expenses for the fall semester will be e-mailed to student Rowan e-mail accounts by August 1. A similar statement will be sent via e-mail by January 1 for the spring semester.

All charges must be paid in full each semester on or before the date stipulated in the statement of expenses sent to each student. Students who do not pay their bills may be withdrawn from classes in accordance with the University policy on outstanding financial obligations. Credit may be extended to students engaged in negotiations concerning State scholarships, loans or grants. Tuition and fees, regulated by Rowan University, are subject to change without notice to individual students. Questions regarding student expenses should be directed to the Office of the Bursar at bursar@rowan.edu or 856-256-4150.

Rowan University strives to make paying for college convenient and affordable for you. The Office of the Bursar offers several ways for our students to pay, from secure online payment with e-Check to a convenient Deferred Tuition Payment Plan.

Online Payments - Online payments are the quickest, most convenient way to pay your bill. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, American Express, Discover, and MasterCard), debit cards and e-Checks. Payments made by credit or debit cards are subject to a convenience fee of 2.95% or a minimum of $3.00, whichever is greater. There is no fee when paying by eCheck. Information on accepted forms of payment as well as other payment information can be found at rowan.edu/bursar.

In-person Payments - You may also pay your bill in person at the Office of the Bursar, which is located in the lower level of Savitz Hall. We accept cash, check, money order, and credit and debit card payments. Checks must be made payable to Rowan University.

Deferred Tuition Payment Plan - The Office of the Bursar offers a convenient Deferred Tuition Payment Plan to students who are unable to pay their balance in full by the indicated payment due date for a given semester. Information on the Deferred Tuition Payment Plan and instructions on how to enroll are available at rowan.edu/bursar.

Summary of Expenses

Estimated fees and expenses for New Jersey residents living on-campus or commuting are summarized below.

Tuition and fees for full-time out-of-state students is $25,564/year based on an average of 30 credit hours a year. Tuition and other charges are subject to change at any time in accordance with policies established by Rowan University.

Food Services

Students living in a residence hall must purchase an All-Access, 14, 10 or 7 Meal per week Plan. First-time, first-semester freshmen must select an All-Access or 14 Meal per week plan. Students living in apartments or off-campus may also purchase a meal plan, but it is not required.

Residence Hall

Residence halls and apartments are available to Rowan University students. Please visit rowan.edu/housing for more information.

University Fees

University Fees are broken out into four categories (Student Life, General Service, Student Government, and Wellness) and are subject to change, consistent with University policy, pending Board approval, and without notice to individual students.

Information on University fees can be found in the prior section of this booklet labeled “University-Related Fees” as well as at rowan.edu/bursar.

Late Payment Fee

Students on a Deferred Tuition Payment Plan who fail to pay bills by the date due will be charged a non-refundable late payment fee of $65.00 per late installment.

Late Registration Fee

Students who fail to register at the time designated will be charged a non-refundable $100.00 fee.

Parking

All students, faculty and staff, contract workers, visitors and guests who park a vehicle on any authorized campus lot or garage must have a properly displayed valid parking permit or a temporary/visitor parking pass. All parking information may be viewed online at rowan.edu/public safety.

For any parking related questions, contact the Parking Office at 856-256-4575 or parking@rowan.edu.

Returned Check Charge

A charge of $35.00 will be made for each check that is given to the University if it is returned by the bank for any reason.

Identification Cards

The University requires that all matriculated students carry an official identification card at all times. This card is needed for library use, student activities, registration, cashing checks, recreation center, and security purposes. The initial charge for an ID card is part of the initial tuition bill, and a $25.00 charge is made for each replacement of a lost card.

Required Pre-matriculation Immunization and Medical Records

As a condition of admission and continued enrollment, each student is required to provide evidence of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella (N.J.S.A. 18A:61D-1). Students are also required to have vaccination against Hepatitis B (series of three [3] vaccines). Any student living in campus housing is required to first have vaccination against meningitis (Menactra®). Students are also required to submit a complete health record to the Wellness Center. Failure to submit these requirements will result in an immunization hold that will prevent the student from living in campus housing or registering for courses. Additional information on these requirements is available from the Wellness Center website at rowan.edu/health.

Student Insurance

Rowan University requires that all matriculated, full-time students as well as part-time students enrolled in specific programs (go to rowan.edu/bursar. for more information) have health insurance coverage. To that end, all eligible students will be automatically charged a Student Health Insurance fee ($2,611.00/undergraduate and graduate; $6,548.00/SOM, GSBS, CMSRU). To waive this fee, students must complete a waiver online prior to the start of the student’s first semester and every fall semester thereafter, identifying their current insurance coverage.

More information can be obtained about Student Health Insurance from the Office of the Bursar website at rowan.edu/bursar. It is important to note that this insurance coverage is a limited plan, and it is recommended that students and parents review the coverage offered in the plan.

All students who compete in intercollegiate sports programs are covered while participating by a separate policy purchased by the University. Premiums for insurance are subject to change.

Educational Field Experience

All teacher preparation students pay an Educational Field Experience fee of $50/semester which covers the normal expenses incurred in the program, including a payment to the cooperating teacher. Students will be billed for this fee as part of their normal University term invoice.

Transcript Fee

A transcript is provided to each student upon graduation. Additional transcripts are available through the Office of the Registrar for $10/20 each.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be prepared for all students who officially withdrawal in accordance with the University’s refund policy. Requests for official withdrawal must be made through the Division of Academic Affairs. This procedure assures that students will receive the proper refund for tuition, fees, room and board charges.

Approved Refund Schedule

Tuition and University fees only.

Part-Time students: Refunds will be processed only for drops occurring on or before the last day of Drop/Add Registration. No refunds will be processed for withdrawals beyond that date.

Full-Time students: Refunds will be processed only for students who officially drop from all courses on or before the last day of Drop/Add Registration.

Financial Aid students: Refunds of Federal Financial Aid are processed in accordance with federal guidelines: Withdrawal before end of Add/Drop 100% Registration

Withdrawal after Add/Drop None

Room and Board Refunds for residence halls and for meal plans will be calculated immediately following the date of the student’s official withdrawal. Refunds for rooms shall be pro-rated on a weekly basis until the end of the fifth week of the semester, at which point there will be no refund for the remaining weeks of the term. Refunds for board shall be pro-rated on a weekly basis until the end of the third week of the semester, at which point there will be no refund for the remaining weeks of the term.

For the “Approved Refund Schedule” policy go to confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Approved+Refund+Schedule.

Outstanding Financial Obligations

The University may deny a student graduation, readmission, registration, or access to records because of outstanding financial obligations to the University. This action may be taken in cases where reasonable notice of a debt and the consequences of non-payment have been given to the student. If a student does not meet his/her outstanding obligations by the established deadlines under the policy, the student will automatically be denied registration for the following semester, in addition to losing all other University services. Denial for future semesters will also be continued until such time as the obligation is met.

The student will have the right to a hearing in cases of dispute concerning an obligation. The request for a hearing must be submitted in writing by the student to the appropriate department or office head in which the obligation exists. If it becomes necessary, any appeal of a decision resulting from such a hearing must be arranged through the Division of Academic Affairs.

The University will have the right to withhold the degree and all records, including certification, transcripts, placement services, etc., pending satisfactory financial arrangements.