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Stockton University

Stockton University
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441

Official telephone: (609) 652-1776
Fax number: (609) 652-4958
Website: www.stockton.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 7,539
Full-time undergraduates: 6,953
Part-time undergraduates: 586
Total graduate students: 919
Full-time graduate students: 319
Part-time graduate students: 600
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 1%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
5.4% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
73.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Nonresident Alien
2.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
5.3% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.1% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.7% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
74.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Nonresident Alien
1.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 2,000 acres
City or town school is located in: Galloway Township, NJ
Population of city/town: 31,209
Nearest major city: Atlantic City, NJ
Distance of nearest major city: 9 miles
Population of nearest major city: 39,504
Online campus map: intraweb.stockton.edu/
campusmap

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (98%)
  • single-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students (2%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 73%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 36%
Percent of students who live off campus: 64%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 85%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Code of conduct.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 1009
Other computer facilities/services: Smart classrooms, podcasting and blogging facilities, web conference hosting services.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Holocaust resource center.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Performing arts center, marine field station, observatory, geo-thermal facility, resort, speech/hearing clinic.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, day care, health insurance, Career development center.
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, etiquette dinner, career exploration panel, graduate school fair.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 10
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4%
Number of social sororities on campus: 11
Percent of women who join sororities: 4%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Argo, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 6
Total number of registered organizations: 111
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Religious Council, Jewish Student Union/Hillel, Muslim Student Association, Newman Club/Catholic Campus Ministry, Stockton Christian Fellowship, Buddhism Club, Ratio Christi
Minority student organizations:
Asian Student Alliance, Los Latinos Unidos, NAACP, Unified Black Students Society
International student organizations:
International Students Organization, Caribbean Student Association, African Student Organization, Multicultural Connection
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Accounting and Finance Society, Active Minds, Alliance of E.O.F. Students of New Jersey (A.E.S.N.J.), Alpha Phi Omega, Animal Friendly Organization, Books Without Borders, Building Lasting Awareness at Stockton Together (B.L.A.S.T.), C.L.A.W.S., Chemistry Society, Circle K. International, Class Council, Coalition for Civic Engagement, Coalition for Women's Rights, College Democrats, College Republicans, Communications Society, Commuters On The Go, Computer Society, Criminal Justice Society, Ducks Unlimited, Economic Society, Environmental Discourses on the Ingestion of Bugs League (E.D.I.B.L.), Focused Educated Motivated Aspiring Ladies Empowering Society (F.E.M.A.L.E.S.), Gerontology Education & Experience Related Opportunities for Students (G.E.R.O.S.), Greek Council, Hellenic Heritage Society, Helping Other People Excel (H.O.P.E.), Highest Praise Gospel Choir, Hospitality Management Society, International Business Society, Marketing and Management Association, Men Achieving Leadership Excellence & Success (M.A.L.E.S.), Model UN, Order of Greco Roman Enthusiasts (O.G.R.E.), Political Science Student Association, Pre-Soma Pre-Med Club, Pride Alliance, Public Health Society, Public Relations Society of America, Residence Hall Association, Society for Physics, a Cappella, Stockton Action Volunteers for the Environment (S.A.V.E.), All-Stars, Biological Society (biology club), Chorale Society, debate team, Disney Association, Entertainment Team (S.E.T.), Instrumental Music Society, Music Union, Neighborhood Watch, Philosophical Society, Take Action Now: Darfur (S.T.A.N.D.), Student Veterans Organization, Students Against Modern Slavery, The Collection of Osprey Literature Club (Formally Known as Idols of the Tribe), To Be a Hero Club, Toastmasters International, Water Watch/Energy Service Corps, Young Americans for Liberty; anime, gaming, art, photography, theatre, American Sign Language, history, social work, speech and hearing, cooking, dance, equestrian, geology, marine science, math, health sciences, holistic health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Lonnie Folks,
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Director of women's athletics: Linda Yost,
Associate Director for Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic department's mailing address: Director of Athletics,
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey,
P.O. Box 195,
Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
Athletics homepage: webcams.stockton.edu
School colors: black and white
School mascot: Ospreys
Athletic conference memberships: New Jersey Athletic Conference (Division III), Skyline Conference (Division III for lacrosse)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cheerleadingno 
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cheerleadingno 
Women's crewnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 15%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 25%
Athletic facilities:
baseball and softball fields, gymnasium, soccer stadium
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, bowling, deep sea fishing, fencing, flag football, golf, ice hockey, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
crew, fencing, golf, ice hockey, volleyball
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, fencing

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Philadelphia (50 miles)
Nearest other airport: Atlantic CIty (9 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Egg Harbor (8 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Atlantic City (12 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 33% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Clemson University, College of New Jersey, Drew University, Drexel University, Fordham University, Georgian Court University, La Salle University, Monmouth University, Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New School, New York University, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick, Seton Hall University, Temple University, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 48% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Ameriprise Financial Services, Automatic Data Processing, Astra Zeneca, Atlantic City Schools, Bank of America, Birdsall Services Group, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Centocor Johnson and Johnson, Capaldi Reynolds and Pelosi, CBS News, Chubb and Son, TD Bank, Computer Sciences Corporation, Cowan Gutenski and Company, Egg Harbor Township School District, Enterprise Rent a Car, Ethicon, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ferguson Enterprises Inc, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Franklin Township Board of Education, Galaxy Scientific, Galloway Township Public Schools, Groundwater Environmental Services Inc, GZA Geo Environmental, Harrahs Entertainment Inc, Haddonfield Borough School District, Hamilton Township Public Schools, Internal Revenue Service, Iridesse Tiffany and Company, Konica Minolta, KPMG, Lanier Worldwide, Lockheed Martin, L3 Communications, Lakewood Board of Education, Lord Abbett and Company, The McGraw Hill Companies, Merrill Lynch, MetLife Financial Services, Millville Board of Education, Moorestown Public Schools, Newark Public Schools, NJ Department of the Treasury Division of Taxation, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, P and K Microbiology, Pennsauken Public Schools, Pleasantville Public Schools, PMK Group, Sands Casino Hotel, Schonbraun McCann Group LLC, Social Security Administration, Sovereign Bank, State Street Corporation, Target, Taylor Wiseman and Taylor, Towers and Perrin, Trident Environmental Consultants, Tropicana Casino and Resort, Trump Casino Resorts, University of Pennsylvania, Upper Freehold Regional School District, US Department of Defense, US Drug Enforcement Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US General Services Administration, US Secret Service, Washington Township School District, Wells Fargo Financial.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Dr. Blaire Van Valkenburgh, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, winner of the 2007 Distinguished Teaching Award
  • Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director, Lambda Legal
  • Dr. David Metzger, leading authority on HIV infection rates.

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