Stockton University campus
Galloway, United States
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Stockton University

Galloway·university

75%

Acceptance rate

$22,520

Tuition/yr

9,000

Enrollment

17:1

Student:Faculty

About Stockton University

Public university in New Jersey. Strong business, education, and STEM programs.

Stockton University is a public liberal arts university located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, about 12 miles from Atlantic City. Founded in 1969, it enrolls approximately 8,631 students across seven academic schools and more than 160 areas of study. The university holds US News rankings of #158 among National Universities and #84 among public universities for 2025.

Academic strengths center on the School of Health Sciences, which offers undergraduate through doctoral programs including a well-regarded Nursing program and a Pharmaceutical Engineering dual degree. The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics covers core STEM disciplines, while the School of Business and interdisciplinary programs in environmental science and marine biology are also prominent. Stockton ranked #38 nationally for Social Mobility by US News, reflecting its strong graduation outcomes for first-generation and Pell Grant-eligible students.

The main campus sits on 1,600 acres of pine barrens and wetlands in Galloway, NJ, about 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia. A second academic site operates in Atlantic City. The 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports small-class learning, and the acceptance rate of 88% makes Stockton accessible to a broad range of applicants.

World University Rankings

US News Best Global Universities (2025)##158 (National Universities, 2025)

Campus & Location

Province

NJ

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–2,500/mo | Food: USD 380–650/mo | Costs vary widely by city.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.

For Nepali students

  • Tuition for international undergraduates is approximately $22,520 per year (2025-2026), placing Stockton among the more affordable US public universities for Nepali students; total on-campus cost of attendance is around $47,800 annually.
  • The School of Health Sciences and the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offer programs in fields that can qualify graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving Nepali students in disciplines such as computer information systems, pharmaceutical engineering, or nursing-adjacent sciences up to three years of US work authorization after graduation.
  • Stockton's #38 Social Mobility ranking and strong Pell Grant graduation rate (72% six-year rate recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education) indicate the institution actively supports students from under-resourced backgrounds, a relevant factor for Nepali students navigating a US degree on tighter budgets.
  • The 88% acceptance rate and May 30 fall application deadline provide a relatively open pathway for Nepali applicants; the Office of Global Engagement provides dedicated support for international freshmen including peer advisors and ambassador programs.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-19 · Source: https://www.stockton.edu. Information may change — verify with Stockton University’s official website before applying.