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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 public doctoral university, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 86%, Stockton University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,562 students each year. Stockton University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1050–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Stockton University 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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ACTScore range: 18 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Stockton University

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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.
Test Score Strategy
Since Stockton is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off leaving it out and letting your GPA and activities carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Stockton University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. 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
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