Stockton University was founded in 1969 with the guiding principle of placing students first, and now, over 50 years later, those same principles have helped Stockton grow into a nationally and regionally recognized university. With over 160 areas of study, small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a flexible liberal arts curriculum, Stockton offers the academic and social advantages of a large university and the communal spirit of a smaller college, all rolled into one. Students are encouraged to take an active role both in and out of the classroom, through numerous internship, service-learning, and civic-engagement opportunities.
Stockton graduates are lifelong learners and global citizens who are ready to face a diverse, ever-changing world.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Admissions Office
Address
101 Vera King Farris Dr
Galloway, NJ 08205
Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone
609-652-4261
Email
admissions@stockton.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Campus Center
John F. Scarpa Health Sciences Center
Atlantic City Residential Complex
Performing Arts Center & Art Gallery
Marine Field Station
Stockton is a nationally-ranked public university in southern New Jersey. We offer two residential campuses: our Galloway campus, located on 1,600 acres in the Pinelands National Reserve, and our Atlantic City campus, located on the Boardwalk.
John F. Scarpa Health Sciences Center
Atlantic City Residential Complex
Performing Arts Center & Art Gallery
Marine Field Station
Stockton is a nationally-ranked public university in southern New Jersey. We offer two residential campuses: our Galloway campus, located on 1,600 acres in the Pinelands National Reserve, and our Atlantic City campus, located on the Boardwalk.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Atlantic City Boardwalk
Atlantic City Outlets
Long Beach Island
Six Flags Great Adventure
Cape May, NJ
Stockton University is located an hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Both campuses are easily accessible via public transportation, with Atlantic City International Airport within 2-miles of the Galloway campus and the Atlantic City Bus Terminal within 1.5 miles of the Atlantic City campus.
Atlantic City Outlets
Long Beach Island
Six Flags Great Adventure
Cape May, NJ
Stockton University is located an hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Both campuses are easily accessible via public transportation, with Atlantic City International Airport within 2-miles of the Galloway campus and the Atlantic City Bus Terminal within 1.5 miles of the Atlantic City campus.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon - Sun
8AM - 7 PM Mon-Fri, 10AM - 4PM Sat & Sun
609-652-4261
8AM - 7 PM Mon-Fri, 10AM - 4PM Sat & Sun
609-652-4261
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Please contact admissions offices for details
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
linda.yost@stockton.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Individual arrangements. Contact Admissions.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest Airport: Atlantic City International Airport.
Train: Absecon/Atlantic City train station.
Bus: Atlantic City Bus Terminal; NJ Transit bus stop on campus.
Stockton shuttle buses run around and between the Galloway and Atlantic City campuses.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Garden State Parkway South & North: Take exit 44. Turn right off exit ramp. Turn left onto Vera King Farris Drive.
From Camden/Philadelphia and points west: Take Atlantic City Expressway East to Exit 12. Turn left onto Wrangleboro Road. Turn right onto Vera King Farris Drive.
Local Accommodations
Hotel and motel accommodations nearby providing a wide price range. Family accommodation to luxury/golf club accommodations.
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Admissions
Admissions
Overall
From The School
Stockton operates on rolling admission, meaning that students receive an admissions decision once their application file is complete. Select programs have specific deadlines; please see our website for more details.
First-Year Application Requirements:
- Completed application (Common App or Stockton web application)
- Essay
- $50 application fee or fee waiver
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Optional but recommended:
- 2-3 letters of recommendation
- SAT/ACT scores
Transfer Student Application Requirements:
- Completed application (Stockton web application only)
- $50 application fee or fee waiver
- Official college transcript(s) from all colleges attended
- High school transcript or GED (if less than 15 earned college credits)
Additional documentation may be required for international students, including but not limited to proof of English proficiency; please review our international student website for more information.
For more information, contact:
Stockton University
Office of Enrollment Management
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Telephone: 609-652-4261
Fax: 609-626-5541
Email: admissions@stockton.edu
Website: admissions.stockton.edu
Overview
Applicants: 6,247
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average HS GPA: 3.54
GPA Breakdown
16%
4.0
19%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1050 - 1250
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — September 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Stockton's curriculum combines core requirements for each specific major with a flexible general studies framework, resulting in the ability for students to build the degree that works best for their individual goals.
The Stockton Honors Program offers a challenging yet supportive community for high-achieving students. Students accepted into the Honors Program have the opportunity to participate in honors-level courses, an honors-experiential learning requirement, and a special honors orientation program prior to the start of the academic year.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Fine Arts (BFA)/Science (BS)/Science in Nursing (BSN)
Master of Arts (MA)/Science (MS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Professional Science Master (PSM)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
For a full listing of our available majors, minors, certificates, and dual-degree options, please visit https://www.stockton.edu/academic-affairs/academic-schools-programs.html.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
802
with Terminal Degree
483
450
Women
352
Men
217
Minority
10
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
72%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Stockton University offers “a warm and welcoming environment to help students grow academically and socially.” It’s the sort of school, according to undergrads, that “will go above and beyond to make sure a student is settled and comfortable.” To do this, the school offers a relatively low price tag, a location students love, and small class sizes that “make student-teacher interaction … simple and easy compared to large lecture halls.” Those conversations are enhanced by wonderful teachers that are “helpful, informative, and willing to do anything for you to succeed outside and inside the class.” (The faculty is also said to “give great life advice.”) Overall, professors come off as “pleasant and down-to-earth,” and appear to be “truly in love with their careers and [act as though] they truly care about their students.”
The classroom’s not the only place to get a Stockton education. Undergrads note that the school’s programs “offer lots of hands-on, real-world experience” through “research, internships, and on-campus jobs.” Two such examples are the “good partnerships with the FAA and Atlanticare Hospital that create a lot of internships.”
The classroom’s not the only place to get a Stockton education. Undergrads note that the school’s programs “offer lots of hands-on, real-world experience” through “research, internships, and on-campus jobs.” Two such examples are the “good partnerships with the FAA and Atlanticare Hospital that create a lot of internships.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Blaire Van Valkenburgh
Renowned paleontologist
Marcus Major
Novelist
Dr. Michael Westerveld
Prof Neuropsychology at Yale
Dr. David Metzger
Leading authority on HIV infection rates
Christopher J. Connors
Senator, NJ 9th Legislative District
Kevin Cathcart
Executive Director Lambda Legal
Robert L. Fine, MD
Director, Experimental Therapeutics Program Columbia University
Academic Rating
70/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
72%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Stockton offers a flat-rate tuition, allowing students to take up to 20 credits per semester (5 courses per semester) under the same tuition rate. This rate structure allows students to maximize their time at the University, providing the opportunity to complete a minor, double major, or possibly graduate early.
| Academic Year 2021-22 | In-state Per Academic Year | Out-of-state Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,490 | $20,072 |
| Fees | $2,395 | $2,395 |
| Tuition & Fees | $14,885 | $22,467 |
| Room | $8,696 | $8,696 |
| Board (meal plan) | $4,410 | $4,410 |
| Room & Board | $13,106 | $13,106 |
| Total | $27,991 | $35,573 |
Financial Aid
Over 80% of Stockton students receive financial aid, including merit scholarships and federal, state, and institutional grants.
Qualified students may qualify for free tuition & fees through the Stockton Promise grant program and/or Garden State Guarantee.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,164
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,617
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,254
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,274
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,764
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
The University enrolls a diverse student body of over 9,000 students. Approximately 70% of our first-year students live on one of our two residential campuses. As a state, public university, most Stockton students consider New Jersey home, but there is also a growing out-of-state and international population.
Co-curricular activities and experiential learning are integral components of a Stockton education. The University offers over 200 student clubs and organizations, including over 30 sororities and fraternities and over 20 honors societies.
Our First Ospreys initiative supports first-generation students and prepares them for success once they graduate. Through mentorship and networking, students gain the skills needed to achieve greatness both in and out of the classroom.
Stockton offers 19 NCAA Division III sports, as well as numerous unique intramural and club sports, including esports, cheerleading, ice hockey, and quidditch.
Men's NCAA Division III Teams
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Women's NCAA Division III Teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,392
Foreign Countries Represented
15
Demographics
7.13%
Asian
8.96%
Black
17.14%
Hispanic
61.01%
Caucasian
61% female
39% male
3% are out of state
95% are full time
5% are part time
Students Say
The student body at Stockton has plenty of words to describe themselves, including: “unique,” “friendly,” “casual,” and “welcoming.” While some definitely bemoan the fact that there are “few students who come from surrounding states and even fewer who come from further away,” others stress that their peers are still “very diverse and different from one another.” It’s a large school, and some claim that “you never see the same person twice.” Even still, one student claims that “everyone feels comfortable around one another” at Stockton. That includes students of any age, which one student supports by adding, “I [think] Stockton is a great school for people of any age to come back to in order to get a degree later in life.” Then again, perhaps it’s easy to get along when these “curious,” “hard working” students “all share a common goal: to succeed.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Stockton University is one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offering unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus nestled in the Pinelands National Reserve, and Stockton University Atlantic City, located steps from the beach and the world-famous Boardwalk in the newly designated University District.
Both campuses are easily accessible via public transportation with Atlantic City International Airport 2-miles from the Galloway campus. Additional educational sites include Hammonton, Manahawkin, and Woodbine.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Housing
Stockton provides on-campus housing on both the Galloway and Atlantic City campuses, with students choosing from either residence hallor apartment-style living. A special 12-month housing rate is offered in Atlantic City for students who want to stay during the summer to work, complete internships or take classes. Virtual tours of all housing options are available.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
With our main campus located in the heart of the Pinelands National Reserve, Stockton is a recognized leader in environmental education and sustainable practices.
The Unified Science Center houses a three-zone greenhouse, vivarium, and state-of-the-art research labs. The Harold E. Taylor Observatory allows students & members of the community to learn about astronomy and view the ever-changing night sky.
Marine science and environmental studies students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research at the Marine Field Station and Coastal Research Center as early as their sophomore year, utilizing sonar, doppler, spectrometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Stockton's John F. Scarpa Health Sciences Center offers a full simulation suite for nursing, health science, and physical therapy students. Simulation rooms include clinic/diagnostic, medical/surgical, labor & delivery, and ICU/ER. Students studying communication disorders learn applied speech-language pathology and audiology techniques at the University's Speech & Hearing Clinic.
The University's Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center works to promote greater awareness of the Holocaust, as well as serve as a repository for artifacts and materials related to the Holocaust. The Center also supports Stockton's MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, minor in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, and graduate certificate in Genocide Prevention.
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Mainland campus is located right next to the Galloway campus.
Other facilities:
WLFR 91.7 Lake Fred Radio Studio
Noyes Art Galleries @ Kramer Hall
Noyes Arts Garage
Stockton Polling Institute
Atlantic City Boathouse
The Sports Center
Off-Campus Opportunities
Study abroad experiences are available to all students, including faculty-led trips, Semester at Sea, and summer/semester options. Stockton's global partner institutions include universities in Australia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and more.
The Washington Internship program, affiliated with the nation's largest internship organization, The Washington Center, provides students the opportunity to live, work, and study in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Internship opportunities are available across numerous fields, including government, law, public relations, nonprofit and advocacy, and scientific research.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
32%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
71/99
First-Year Students living on campus
62%
Campus Environment
Suburban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
You’ll have plenty of opportunities for socializing at Stockton: Students frequently “congregate in the main campus center … or in the food court where you can eat with your friends and watch TV.” Plus, there are “lots of fun and free events” on campus, including bingo, craft, and movie nights. Those looking for exercise are also pleased, as “people take advantage of the trails” around campus and “utilize the gym … all the time.” For more outdoor fun, “you can rent hammocks … on campus, as well as camping gear, kayaks, and canoes all for free.” And even those who are seeking some entertainment off-campus will not be disappointed: Ocean City and Atlantic City are both close enough that students often take trips over the weekend. Note that since “the school has a lot of commuters,” you might find “there aren’t a lot of people on campus during the weekends.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Learning Access Program
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Patricia McConville
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
2
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
170
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
13
Number of Religious Organizations
7
9% join a fraternity
8% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Ospreys)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Ospreys)
12 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Academic
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Brings about a sense of unity and awareness among gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual people within the Stockton Community through social and educational activities
Minority Support Groups
Sustainability
Stockton University in New Jersey advertises itself as New Jersey’s Green College—and rightfully so. Located in the Pinelands National Reserve, Stockton has long been ahead of the green curve, since the college installed an ahead-of-its-time geothermal heating and cooling system to save energy for all buildings that comprised the academic complex back in 1993. The geothermal project has since expanded and provides up to 1,650 tons of cooling capacity to the campus. Stockton has signed the ACUPCC. The new Campus Center (150,000 square feet) is LEED Gold. It houses the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Advising and the Career Center, as well as a food court, coffee shop, bookstore and theatre. The college—in partnership with private sector developers—has invested in solar energy, building a total of 2.1 megawatts in solar arrays on campus including rooftop installations and shade canopies over parking lots. The college recently completed an unusual Permeable Parking Lot, which reduces the amount of storm water flowing off of the parking area. The college is also home to the Stockton University Coastal Research Center (CRC), which functions as a teaching, training and research facility for Stockton students. For students seeking a formal green education, the college offers bachelor's degrees in both environmental science and sustainability, and a professional science master's in environmental science. Campus groups like Stockton Action Volunteers for the Environment, Water Watch, and the Sustainability Living/Learning Community offer students the opportunity to get involved outside the classroom as well.
60*
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
0%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2021.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
