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About Stockton University

public doctoral universityhigh acceptance ratehealth sciences focustest optional

Stockton University is a public university in Galloway, NJ, known for its high acceptance rate, health sciences focus, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 86%, Stockton is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,562 students each year. Stockton is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1050–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Stockton offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,450 per year; the sticker price of $41,129 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Stockton University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

86%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1150
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1050 – 1250 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Stockton University

Essay Strategy
Stockton places moderate weight on essays, so use yours to explain why the specific program or campus environment at Galloway fits your goals, rather than writing a generic personal statement you could send anywhere.
Application Strategy
Stockton organizes itself into academic schools rather than traditional departments, so research the specific school your intended major falls under and name it directly in your application to show you understand how the university is structured.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Stockton University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$15.1k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$14.3k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$19.0k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$26.1k
110k+~$41k/yr$28.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9,178
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

57%White
21%Hispanic
10%Black / African American
7%Asian
4%Two or More Races
1%International
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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