The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Review
Located less than an hour from Philadelphia, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is located in Galloway Township. The college offers academic programs in a variety of areas including criminal justice, business, physical therapy and literature.
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Overview
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, named after one of the one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was founded in 1969. The college offers a number of special facilities including an art gallery, Holocaust resource center, marine science laboratory and on-campus child care facilities. The college is classified by the Princeton Review as a highly selective institution and has been recognized as a governor's school of environment since 1988.
The campus population of 7,307 is comprised of part-time and full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Stockton has five residence halls on its campus and students can choose to live in one of four living learning communities, which have themes that include global citizenship, diversity, positive living and sustainability. The new Campus Center is the college's 'green project' which is currently in development and will include a number of new facilities, such as a theater, dining hall, lounges, bookstore and offices. Stockton also has a number of student organizations and is home to the men's soccer champions of the 2001 NCAA Division III conference.
Admission and Enrollment Overview
Admission for freshmen applicants is typically based on high school records, SAT or ACT scores, letters of recommendations and personal essays; transfer applicants will also need to submit college transcripts. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey lists deadlines for the university and special programs on the admission section of their website. To learn more about the enrollment process, applicants may attend the open house, campus tours or the on-line virtual tour.
Campus Facilities and Learning Environment
The Richard Stockton College Library has an extensive media collection, as well as a newly acquired reading collection. Students can also access over 11,000 full-text electronic journals, either through the 80 public computers or via wireless connection from their personal computers. The college also offers computer services including technology training, dial-up connectivity for off-campus students, computer labs and hosting space for student websites.
The college is currently working to reduce its 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Students can utilize the computer lab and work tables, located in the college center, for study or group projects on weekends and in the evening. Stockton has international education opportunities for students interested in studying abroad; programs typically require students to meet minimum GPA standards and complete two consecutive semesters at the college.
Schools at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- School of Business
- School of Arts and Humanities
- School of General Studies
- School of Education
- School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Contact Information
- Address: Pomona, NJ 08240
- Phone Number: (609) 652-1776