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Stockton University

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Galloway, New Jersey 08205-9441

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

RuralGreek life

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.

Established
1969
Mascot
Talon the Osprey
Type
Public university
Conference
Coastal Lacrosse Conference
Division
Division III

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88%Acceptance
1171SAT Avg
7,770Students
17:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$57,602Earnings 10yr
$19,634Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1171

Reading & WritingMid: 580
540640
MathMid: 570
540620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,532
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,420
Room & Board$15,332
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$32,159
Average Net Price$19,634
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,774
$30–48K$13,665
$48–75K$17,407
$75–110K$25,434
$110K+$28,051

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

49.0%

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)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

16

Drug Arrests

12

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
7,770
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 10%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.0%
Freshman Retention77.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,223
10 Years$57,602

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Ospreys

TennisVolleyballRowingGolfLacrosse theySoccer championsPole vaultBasketball coachLong jumpJavelin championBasketball advancedSoccer advanced

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

123High

Estimated from NJ state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
46 mi(80 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
89 mi(154 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
269 mi(466 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ACY Atlantic City3 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL46 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer56 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
New York, NY89 mi · ~2h 34m drive
Hartford, CT185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Providence, RI229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Albany, NY222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Rochester, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Pittsburgh, PA297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Harrisburg, PA136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
Newark, NJ88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Trenton, NJ51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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