Rowan College of South Jersey

Name

Rowan College of South Jersey

Legal name

Rowan College of South Jersey

Website

https://rcsj.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical training
• Workforce development
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sewell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college serving approximately 8,000 full-time and part-time students with degree and workforce development programs. Revenue generated through student tuition and fees for credit and non-credit programs.
2. State Funding and Grants: Public institution receiving state funding through New Jersey's Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act and other government appropriations for career and technical education programs.
3. Foundation and Donations: RCSJ Foundation supports students through scholarships, emergency funding, and endowments. The Foundation raised over $100,000 at the 2026 Blue & Gold Gala and established a $100,000 endowment (Benjamin T. Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rowan College of South Jersey is a public community college operating two campuses (Gloucester in Sewell and Cumberland in Vineland) that delivers associate degrees, career and technical education, online programs, public safety academies (Fire and Police), community education (ESL, literacy, adult transitions), and collegiate high school dual-enrollment programs. The college also runs the Rowan Advantage transfer pathway program providing guaranteed admission to Rowan University through 3+1, 2+2, and Advanced Pathways agreements.

Product overview

Rowan College of South Jersey is a comprehensive, two-year community college offering a unified portfolio of educational programs across two campuses (Gloucester and Cumberland). The core offerings include Associate Degrees with university transfer pathways, Career and Technical Trainings, Online Programs, Community Education Programs, and Public Safety Academies. The Rowan Advantage transfer program provides seamless pathways to Rowan University degrees. The college also maintains an Innovation Studio maker space with advanced manufacturing equipment for student experiential learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Career-focused associate degrees with transfer pathways to four-year universities, offering over 100 academic programs across seven academic divisions. Designed for traditional and non-traditional students in South Jersey.
• Career and Technical Education Short-term career training programs aligned with regional workforce needs, including corporate training and tuition assistance. Includes online career training and serves individual learners and corporate employer partners.
• Online Programs Flexible online programs including fully online degree and certificate programs designed for busy learners seeking remote or hybrid educational pathways.
• Public Safety Academies Fire Academy and Police Academy training programs preparing future public safety leaders for careers in emergency services. Designed for individuals pursuing public safety careers.
• Community Education Programs Programs including Academy for Youth & Adult Literacy, Adult Center for Transition, Center for Displaced Homemakers, Arts and Innovation Center, and ESL courses serving adult learners and community members.
• Rowan Advantage Transfer pathway program providing seamless, affordable path to a Rowan University degree through 3+1 Program, Traditional Transfer (2+2), and Advanced Pathways. Designed for RCSJ students seeking guaranteed admission to Rowan University.
• Collegiate High School Dual-enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits through Customized Program Articulation, Dual Credit Option, and High School Option Program (HSOP).
• Innovation Studio Student-centered maker space located in the library, equipped with laser cutting and engraving technology for hands-on experiential learning. Enables students to design and fabricate custom projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• $6,347 average grant and scholarship aid package provided to eligible students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and flagship.

• American WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Partnership for workforce development initiatives including internship programs. American Water's Future Wavemakers Internship Program is part of broader workforce development initiatives connecting with RCSJ students.
• Hopeworks (Camden)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Camden-based nonprofit partner collaborating on workforce development initiatives as part of American Water's broader workforce ecosystem.
• Atlantic City ElectricflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Recognized as RCSJ's 2026 Business Partner of the Year. Three-year STEM grant partnership since 2023 supporting Cumberland County high school students through ACE-Celerate! STEM Summer Camp. Partnership includes Atlantic City Electric, Exelon Foundation, and NEED Project.
• Rastelli Foods GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Regional food company partner supporting RCSJ's Business Studies Division. Lauren Rastelli DeMarco, Vice President of Marketing, participates in entrepreneurship events and lunch-and-learn programs.
• Inspira Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Healthcare partnership aligning RCSJ nursing and health professions curriculum with Inspira Health's workforce needs. Inspira Health Sciences Center located on RCSJ Gloucester Campus hosts career and technical education programs in health sciences.
• Ardagh GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Manufacturing industry partner collaborating with RCSJ to align curriculum with workforce needs in manufacturing and industrial trades.
• NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs ExperiencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025$10,000 grant awarded to RCSJ-Gloucester to launch Women's Flag Football program starting Spring 2027. Organizations committed to enhancing youth sports experiences nationally.
• Bayshore Center at BivalvesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine science industry partner participating in RCSJ STEM Discovery Day, providing hands-on workshops for high school students exploring STEM careers.
• Coriell Institute for Medical ResearchsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiomedical research partner hosting DNA extraction workshops at RCSJ STEM Discovery Day for local high school students.
• Dow Chemical CompanysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemical industry partner providing STEM workshops and industry engagement for RCSJ students during STEM Discovery Day events.
• The Wistar InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiomedical research institute partner offering cancer research workshops and hands-on data analysis sessions for RCSJ STEM Discovery Day participants.
• East Oak Animal HospitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary medicine partner providing immersive workshops on surgical assistance, instrumentation, and bandaging techniques at RCSJ STEM Discovery Day.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• County College of Morris: Public community college in Randolph, NJ offering associate degrees and CTE. Comparable in public-community-college structure, NJ-specific funding model, and employer partnership approach.
• Raritan Valley Community College: Public NJ community college in Branchburg offering associate degrees, CTE, and customized corporate training. Comparable in workforce-development business model and NJ state funding structure.
• Atlantic Cape Community College: South Jersey public community college serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties with hospitality, healthcare, and CTE programs. Direct regional peer with similar two-campus structure and workforce-development focus.
• Passaic County Community College: New Jersey public community college serving Passaic County with associate degrees and workforce programs. Comparable in NJ public community college funding structure and ESL/adult-learner offerings.
• Mercer County Community College: Public NJ community college in West Windsor/Trenton offering associate degrees, CTE, and transfer pathways. Comparable in mission, scale, and partnership-driven corporate training model.
• Brookdale Community College: Large New Jersey public community college in Lincroft offering associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer. Comparable in scale, public-community-college structure, and dual-enrollment programming.
• Camden County College: New Jersey public community college in Blackwood serving Camden County with associate degrees, CTE, and transfer pathways. Direct peer given overlapping South Jersey geography, similar public community college model, and competing transfer agreements with regional four-year institutions.
• Ocean County College: New Jersey public community college in Toms River offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and online programs. Comparable in scale, public-community-college model, and dual-enrollment offerings.

Regional players

• Delaware County Community College: Public community college in Media, PA serving the greater Philadelphia region with associate degrees and CTE. Comparable in two-year public community college model and regional employer partnerships but does not directly compete in NJ.

Others

• Rowan University: Four-year public university in Glassboro, NJ that hosts the Rowan Advantage guaranteed-admission transfer pathway with RCSJ. Included as the primary transfer partner whose strategic posture directly shapes RCSJ's transfer-out funnel and student value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rowancollege
• Xx.com/RowanCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/RowanCollege

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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Investments

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