Founded in 1969, Stockton University. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 7,854 full time undergraduate students, and 874 full time graduate students.
The Stockton University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 319 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Stockton University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
76%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
960-1160
ACT Range
19-24
Admissions at RSC are considered Less Selective, with ,37% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 56% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Stockton University.
2%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
48%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
37%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
37%
“We only party on weekends”
19%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
65%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
2%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
48%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
119 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
91 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
133 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
134 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
134 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
134 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
134 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
134 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
Stockton University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Stockton University?
64 Students rated Stockton University
Riley
Prospective04/24/2025
Stockton University has an amazing campus that is not too far away from my hometown. The social activity at Stockton is unmatched and there are constant activities going on around campus. These are the things that most attract me to Stockton because I am such an outgoing person. With that being said, I am also very close to my family and enjoy how close this University is to home.
Sean
02/13/2024
I love Stockton University more than I ever expected to. I enjoy being outdoors, and I doubt it could be better than Stockton. The gorgeous, lush pine barrens surround the campus for hikers and explorers and nature nerds to enjoy, and there is an abundance of outdoor seating and work areas for those who like to work in peace. Plus, one of the coolest parts of campus in my opinion, there is a lake by the name of lake Lake Fred on campus, with a trail that loops it and benches along the perimeter. In the classrooms, the classes are relatively small, closer to the size of what you'd find in most high schools. I consider this a huge pro, as it creates a personal environment with your professor, and you can always get help easily if you need it.
Mehak
07/27/2023
Stockton University is a university that offers a wide range of opportunities from academic to extracurricular. They have a lot of interesting clubs that can both relate to your area of study and also target your hobbies. They also have clubs that you can join based on your background. Some clubs that really stood out to me were the Stockton QTPOCS (Queer and Trans People of Color Society), the Indian Student Association, and the Stockton K-Pop club. I can associate myself with all these clubs and know that if I were to join these clubs I would enjoy my time there. Their academic programs are really interesting and resourceful as well. The nursing program really stands out to me because of the experience you can gain being a part of it.
daniel
11/08/2021
My experience with Stockton University has been nothing short of amazing. I was recruited to play Lacrosse for the Ospreys, attended an instant decision day was accepted on the spot and each time I call with a question, I am able to reach a person who can answer my question within minutes. I think it is the best kept secret in New Jersey,
Brooklyn
03/31/2021
Love it. The people are friendly, the teachers are always available and ready to help. The campuses are beautiful. There are many clubs and activities available to students outside of academics. The sports programs are many and the campuses are spread across southern NJ. Beach, woods etc...
Donna
02/05/2021
My opinion is that Stockton is a great school to get your degree from. There is many areas to get involved in and professors are very helpful. I look forward to achieving my degree in health science at Stockton University
Cierra
08/29/2020
I wish Stockton University took accusations of rape and hate crimes as seriously as they took parking tickets and plagiarism. Most students especially females tend to carry stuff on them such as pepper spray or a taser for protection while walking the the "dark path" (walking path on campus) because it is known to be dangerous. Stockton has great extracurricular activities on campus but the sport life is almost non-existence. There's some parties but it's mostly thrown by either the baseball, lacrosse house or the greeks. Dunkin is the best fast food on campus but always has a long line. The chickfila is mediocore as it's owned by chartwells. Everyone living in housing 2, 3 or 5 are required to be enrolled in a dining plan as they do not have stoves in their dorms. Housing 1, 4 and Atlantic City housing have the option to enroll in a dining plan but aren't required to.
Kaili
05/19/2020
Stockton University offers a safe campus full of friendly faces. A large majority of professors are willing to work with the students outside of the class as well as in the classroom. The downside of Stockton University is that it is mostly a commuter-school, but it is often hard to find parking in the lots in the afternoons. Overall, students enjoy their time at Stockton.
Janai
05/01/2020
I honestly love Stockton! I will be entering my senior year at the university in the Fall. Choosing Stockton was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The people are so warm and welcoming, I am getting a great education and there are always activities to do during my down time. The past three years have been the best years of my life and I owe it all to Stockton. I would not be the woman I am today without it.
Chatkamon
03/29/2020
The University is has a lot of opportunity for students to succeed. Especially students with majors in business or the medical field. The diversity on the campus is majority Caucasian, but they are acceptable of others. Each facility on campus is clean and up kept, although some improvements could be made. Greek life is most popular among the students. Overall Stockton University a great choice for a student who wants to attend a school that feels big, but does not want to be lost as a number among their professors.
Bria
03/17/2020
Stockton University is a good school. I would recommend this school to people because there are a lot of options to get involved and many resources for students at school. The campus housing is okay, the freshman dorms aren’t bad. The food isn’t good, sometimes there are good days where the food is good and sometimes bad days.
The dorms at Stockton are pretty good. The freshman housing is nice, the rooms are big enough for two or three students. They are two main housing options, housing 2 and 3. I wish that housing two would have the same. There are three apartment options for upperclassmen students. My school has over 200 clubs at school from cultural, academic, political, and many more options. If students are giving trouble with math or writing, or science. They can go to the tutoring center to get help throughout Sunday until Friday. Other resources that my school provides is having different events throughout the week about different things such as mental health, cultural things within minorities, community service, and other things
The school food isn’t the best. Sometimes the food is good, sometimes it’s bad. The school has a cafeteria called N-wing and the food most of the time isn’t good. But the chicken fingers, fries, and homemade pizza is usually good. In the campus center, we have a pizza place, a hoagie, a salad bar, a student choice, and Chick Fil A express. The campus center food is good.
Harmony
03/14/2020
It is a great atmosphere to be around. The classes and teachers are great living on campus is amazing. I love it there. There is a great amount of opportunities and anyone can be involved. It feels like home, I get along with everyone i meet and it is an overall great experience.
Kaylee
01/09/2020
I love it there so much. The environment is amazing and welcoming, I’m challenged in the classroom, the campus is beautiful (with a lake and trails right on campus and some new updated buildings) and the staff and student body are wonderful. I love it there and I can’t wait to go back for my spring semester!
Kwyla
12/29/2019
It's really a great school, we have our own police department and there are always events to keep people occupied and involved. We are always extremely safe and take several safety precautions. There are groups for almost everything you might want to get involved in and our school is probably as diverse as other schools but we are trying to be more diverse and have several groups that strive for inclusivity while allowing for individuals with certain identities to feel welcome.
Cora
10/29/2019
Stockton University is a very immersive university. There is always events going on and groups to join. There are over 200 clubs to get involved in. The food is pretty delicious, but very expensive. The on-campus housing is typical, and the off-campus housing is pretty spacious.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Stockton University is 76%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I coulds sit down with myself in highschool I would tell me, "Be you and nothing else. You are strong, you are smart, you are driven, you are happy, you are flexible, you are moral, you are a leader. Strengthen you're qualities and mind, but do not forget who you are.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The day when students pick their classes. It is a little overwhelming because of the fact that there are so many students that want and have to pick their classes.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
My school has a homey, connected feel that I really clicked with from the start. Everyone is very nice here, and the teachers are excellent. They really know what they are doing. The Acting Program is phenomenal; that really swayed me in my decision.
The academics of Stockton College are inconsistent and, frankly, a joke. For example, you can spend 50 hours a week studying and still fail, or you can never pick up a book and get an easy A. There is no intellect outside of class, as there is very little inside the class. The college does offer unique classes, but they are often very obscure and don't add much quality to the transcript.
Attention: DO NOT ATTEND THIS COLLEGE.
They will rip you off with garbage, sub-par classes taught by biased teachers with little to no primary resources to back up their lessons.
They will take thousands from you and refuse to give a cent of it back when you present a list of good reasons .
They will make you jump through flaming hoops to pay that exorbitant bill, and then tell you that they don't take Visa. WHO DOESN'T TAKE VISA?
They will make you wish you had never gone to college after all the nonsense and embarrassment they will put you through.
They will provide you with mediocre campus facilities, yet spend millions on a marble fireplace.
They will close your favorite campus facility and never re-open it. Stockton's athletes have been working out in closets for two years.
They will do everything within their power to siphon money and enjoyment from your life.
DO NOT GO TO STOCKTON COLLEGE!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
91% of students attending Stockton University receive some sort of financial aid.
35% were awarded federal grants.69%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
