Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Galloway, New Jersey |
| Online | stockton.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Stockton University is located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, approximately 15 miles northwest of Atlantic City and sits on a 1,600-acre campus within the Pinelands National Reserve. The public institution, established in 1969, features modern academic buildings integrated into the wooded landscape, with elevated walkways connecting various campus facilities. The university operates as a primarily residential campus with apartment-style housing complexes and maintains a satellite campus in Atlantic City that opened in 2018. Stockton offers undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic schools, with notable strengths in marine science, environmental studies, and hospitality and tourism management, leveraging its coastal location and proximity to Atlantic City's hospitality industry. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Ospreys, with facilities including the Sports Center and adjacent athletic fields.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Stockton is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Stockton University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#562 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#176 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#8 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#515 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1260 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,536 |
| Room and Board | $15,332 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,920 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,034 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,536 |
| Room and Board | $15,332 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,920 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,922 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Biology | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186876 IPEDS survey data for Stockton University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025