More selective than 26% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Stockton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Stockton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Stockton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 620 |
| SAT math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Stockton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 530–620 | 500–610 | 21–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 540–640 | 540–620 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Stockton University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Stockton University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
| 26 | Stockton University | 89% | 69% | $20,670 |
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
| 28 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 90% | 44% | $18,745 |
| 29 | Saint Peter's University | 90% | 58% | $12,199 |
| 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 91% | 53% | $15,404 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Stockton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stockton University admissions questions
What is the Stockton University acceptance rate?
Stockton University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,233 of 9,338 applicants were admitted.
Does Stockton University require the SAT or ACT?
Stockton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Stockton University?
The middle 50% of Stockton University enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1230 on the SAT and 21–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Stockton University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,530 of 8,233).
Is Stockton University getting harder to get into?
Stockton University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Stockton University overview