Rowan College of South Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey, United States · Est. 1966 · Community College

Public community college with two South Jersey campuses offering affordable pathways to associate degrees and bachelor's transfers.

  • Established 1966 as Gloucester County College; renamed Rowan College of South Jersey in 2019
  • Two campuses: Gloucester (Sewell) and Cumberland (Vineland/Millville)
  • ~9,782 students (6,609 undergraduates); 266 acres on main campus
  • Strong nursing and allied health programs with selective admissions; Police and Fire Academies
  • Dual enrollment and transfer agreements with Rowan University and 26+ other institutions
  • Ranked 9th nationwide in associate degrees awarded to education majors (2010)

Academics

RCSJ offers associate degrees across seven academic divisions: Allied Health and Nursing, Business Studies, Health/Physical Education/Recreation, Liberal Arts, Public Safety and Security, STEM, and continuing education. The college maintains selective admissions for nursing, allied health, and automotive technology programs. Most programs accept students with a high school diploma or GED. Distance learning and hybrid courses are available through Blackboard. The college uses a modified semester system with fall, spring, winter, and summer terms.

Transfer & Pathways

RCSJ has articulation and credit transfer agreements with 27 area and online institutions, including Rowan University, Temple, Penn State, Rutgers, and Drexel. The college offers conditional dual enrollment with Rowan University based on GPA, plus dual enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson, Wilmington University, and UMUC. The Rowan Advantage 3+1 program and traditional 2+2 transfer pathways provide seamless routes to bachelor's degrees.

Campus & Student Life

The Gloucester Campus in Sewell spans 266 acres with twelve buildings, an art gallery, walking/jogging trail, and community gardens. The Cumberland Campus serves Vineland and Millville. Student life includes KotoriCon (an anime convention), clubs, organizations, honor societies, and athletics. The college serves approximately 170 veterans and ranks in the top 15% of Military Friendly Schools nationwide.

Admissions & Support

Most programs have open admissions for high school graduates or GED holders. Selective admissions apply to nursing, allied health, and automotive technology. Over 40% of entering students receive financial aid, primarily Pell Grants. The college offers tutoring, academic coaching, writing support, and specialized services including the Keating Family First Generation Institute and Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) programs.

Founded
1966
Type
Community College
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationRowan University partnership (conditional dual enrollment); independent governance
Websitehttps://www.rcsj.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
$41.8K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources