Stockton Admission Requirements

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Stockton Admission Overview

Stockton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Stockton admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 1030-1230 / ACT 21-25. Stockton is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stockton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stockton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Stockton acceptance rate is 88.9%. Last year, 9,357 of 10,520 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Stockton and can you get accepted?

Stockton is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Stockton University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stockton GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Stockton typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Stockton is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #7 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Stockton University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	16.4%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.83%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	22.01%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.62%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.34%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.52%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.69%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.59%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Stockton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 500
Composite 1030

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 610
Composite 1230

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Stockton typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. Stockton ranks #18 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Stockton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Stockton University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1230+	Above 75th	>94%
1130 to 1230	Avg +	89%-94%
1030 to 1130	Avg -	81%-89%
Below 1030	Below mid-50	<81%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Stockton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 20
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Stockton typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Stockton places #14 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Stockton without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Stockton University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>94%
23 to 25	Avg +	89%-94%
21 to 23	Avg -	81%-89%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Stockton University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,627	3,853	10,520
Accepted	5,980	3,339	9,357
Acceptance Rate	90%	87%	89%
Enrolled	882	570	1,453
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	17%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Stockton University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Stockton University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 1, 2026

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 1 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 1, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Stockton University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Stockton University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Stockton is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1030-1230); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025