Stockton University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Stockton University is a public research university in Galloway, New Jersey, serving roughly 7,537 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,602 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,266
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,670 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.94% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,537 96.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 40.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1139
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,797
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,338
- Room & Board: $15,834 annual estimate
Stockton University: what the data shows
Common questions about Stockton University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stockton University?
Stockton University is located in Galloway, NJ (ZIP 08205-9441).
Is Stockton University public or private?
Stockton University is a Public institution.
How much does Stockton University cost?
Published tuition: $16,266 in-state, $24,524 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $20,670.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,135 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,264 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,964 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,140 |
| $110,001+ | $28,601 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $65,064.
How hard is it to get into Stockton University?
Admission rate: 88.94%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1139 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stockton University?
Total enrollment: 7,537 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,797 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,066 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stockton University?
150%-time completion rate: 68.54%.
First-year retention: 78.6%.
What do graduates of Stockton University earn?
Median earnings: $48,223 six years after entry; $57,602 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
42.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stockton University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (267 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (262 completions)
- Psychology, General (209 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (193 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (152 completions)
- Social Work (140 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (105 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (90 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (78 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stockton University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.94%; completion rate 68.54%; median earnings $57,602 at 10 years; net price $20,670. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,266
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stockton University was $16,266.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,670
2024 Value
In 2024 Stockton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,670.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,670 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$65,064 4-Year In-State Tuition
$98,096 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,834 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$33,350 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$133,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stockton University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stockton University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stockton University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,322 | $18,715 | $20,188 |
| 2014 | $12,568 | $19,089 | $20,433 |
| 2015 | $12,820 | $19,472 | $19,244 |
| 2016 | $13,077 | $19,861 | $19,233 |
| 2017 | $13,404 | $20,357 | $20,364 |
| 2018 | $13,739 | $20,866 | $20,399 |
| 2019 | $14,048 | $21,336 | $19,678 |
| 2020 | $14,329 | $21,763 | $21,404 |
| 2021 | $14,885 | $22,467 | $18,724 |
| 2022 | $15,188 | $22,922 | $17,764 |
| 2023 | $15,532 | $23,420 | $19,634 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.94% Acceptance Rate
9,338 Total Applicants
8,233 Students Admitted
1,530 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1139
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stockton University reported total enrollment of about 7,537 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), and Black or African American (9.7%). About 42.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stockton University in 2024 is 7,537 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,797 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,066 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.45% 100% Completion Time
68.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.45% of students graduating from Stockton University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 14% male / 86% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
- Psychology, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stockton University.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$57,602 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
596.69% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stockton University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 56 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 267 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 262 completions
3. Psychology, General: 209 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 193 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 152 completions
6. Social Work: 140 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 105 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 90 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 78 completions
Most popular programs at Stockton University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stockton University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stockton University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,456
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,898
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stockton University is a public institution located in Galloway, NJ, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,537 students. Student body composition includes White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), Black or African American (9.7%). The admission rate is 88.94%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1139. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.54%. Approximately 42.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 56 distinct degree programs, Stockton University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stockton University located?
Stockton University is located in Galloway, NJ.
What is Stockton University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stockton University is 88.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,338 applicants and 8,233 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stockton University cost?
Reported tuition is $16,266 and average net price is $20,670 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,834 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stockton University?
Stockton University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,797 students, White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stockton University?
About 40.4% of students at Stockton University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Stockton University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Stockton University reports midpoint SAT about 1139 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Stockton University earn?
Median earnings are $48,223 six years after entry and $57,602 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stockton University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stockton University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Stockton University public or private?
Stockton University is a public institution located in Galloway, NJ.
Is Stockton University an HBCU?
No. Stockton University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stockton University a tribal college?
No. Stockton University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.