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Stockton University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Stockton University
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Stockton University is a public university in Galloway, New Jersey, with about 7,500 undergraduates. It admitted 88.9% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $16,266 a year for in-state students and $24,524 for students from other states, before aid.

What Stockton costs

Stockton University charges $16,266 a year in published tuition and fees for New Jersey residents, about $8,133 a semester, and $24,524 a year for students from other states, about $12,262 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $35,139 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,764 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Stockton

For fall 2024, Stockton University received 10,520 applications and admitted 9,357 students, and 1,453 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1030 and 1230.

What Stockton students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Stockton University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences267
Business Administration and Management208
Psychology208
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies193
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies139
Biology / Biological Sciences103
Social Work101
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse82

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Stockton University's acceptance rate? 88.9% for fall 2024: 9,357 of 10,520 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Stockton University? $16,266 a year for in-state students and $24,524 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Stockton University? About 7,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Stockton University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1030–1230.

What is the campus setting at Stockton University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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