Stockton University
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Galloway, New Jersey 08205-9441
Campus Vibe
Known for business
Stockton University is a public institution in Galloway with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1171, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,602 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,634.
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News & Alerts
Stockton University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1171
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,380
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
48
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (74)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Ospreys
History & Fun Facts
- •History In November 1968, New Jersey approved a $202.
- •82 million in 2025) capital construction bond issue with an earmarked $15 million (equivalent to $138.
- •88 million in 2025) designated for the construction of a new state college in Southern New Jersey.
- •In 1969, a 1,600-acre (650-hectare) tract was selected for the campus in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens in Galloway Township.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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