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Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey

8,631 Students on Campus
Galloway Location
37,813 Metro Population
8,631 Students on Campus
Galloway Location
37,813 Metro Population

About This Campus

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. Founded as a public school in 1969, Stockton serves as the "Anchor Institution" for Atlantic County, NJ. We provide an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity, community engagement, and interactive learning opportunities makes Stockton a welcoming and vibrant community for your exchange. Some of our boutique academic programs include: E-Sports Management, Hemp & Cannabis Business Management, Holocaust & Genocide Studies, Africana Studies, Marine Science, Sustainability, Digital Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Victimology & Victim Services. Free shuttle service is available between our Atlantic City and Galloway campuses every day.

Small classes with 150+ areas of study.

Stay in our Galloway campus pineland preserve, or in Atlantic City on the beach.

We are a diverse and welcoming community near NYC and Philadelphia.

Helpful Information

Both our Atlantic City and Galloway campuses are highly walkable and photogenic, with easy transportation between the two. Our Greater Atlantic City region offers excellent opportunities for seasonal/temporary employment, regardless of major. Our beaches are clean, free, and open all year long. Did you know the board game "Monopoly" was named after streets in Atlantic City, NJ?

Location Information

Stockton University is one hour from Philadelphia, two hours from New York City, and three hours from Washington, D.C.  We offer unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey. Our 1,600-acre Galloway campus is in the Pinelands National Reserve, and beach-front living at Stockton University Atlantic City is located in the University District, just steps from the ocean and situated directly on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/08/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/19/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Education, and Social Work may have restrictions on upper-level courses due to cohort sizes.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Most Stockton courses are 4 credits each, with a maximum of 20 credit hours allowed per semester for the standard tuition price.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Business — The School of Business at Stockton University is AACSB accredited. The faculty delivers excellence in teaching and actively pursues scholarly activities and professional development that contribute to classroom effectiveness. The faculty produces scholarly works that advance the knowledge and practice of business, hospitality and tourism management, and computer science and information systems. The school strives to have a positive impact on the wider community, responding to the evolving needs of the Southern New Jersey region, the State of New Jersey and beyond.
  • Health Science — The Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program (BSHS) uses an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for a range of career options, from entry-level positions in the health services arena to admission into graduate or professional educational programs in disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management — Stockton is a Top 10 Hospitality Program in the US, with access to the Greater Atlantic City region. Our experienced faculty interact and connect students with industry partners who give first-hand insight and hands-on experience in hospitality, tourism, and event management.
  • Marine Science — Stockton's Marine Science (MARS) program encompasses two general areas of study: Marine Biology and Oceanography. The program is interdisciplinary and requires student competence in several areas of science. Stockton University is one of only a few undergraduate institutions in the U.S. that offer a degree program in Marine Science with a dedicated, easily accessible field facility (Stockton Marine Field Station). Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty to design and implement research projects.
  • Psychology — Stockton's Psychology program offers popular concentrations in Educational, Empirical Research, Forensic, and Mental Health curricula. Our popular Forensic Psych program seeks to understand the overall relationship between psychological principles and criminal offending.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Africana Studies — The Africana Studies program provides the opportunity for students to study, analyze and systematically evaluate the various disciplines from an Africana perspective. The program continues to attract students from all ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds as they recognize ways that Africana Studies provides them with a forum to examine the intellectual life, the historical experience, and the cultural understanding of one of this country’s largest racial minority groups.
  • Digital Studies — The Digital Studies program provides a practitioner-based curriculum that produces well-rounded graduates who are prepared to excel in every aspect of media and emerging technology and meet global demands. Digital media and technologies include graphic images, text, video, audio, computer programming, online game, and websites.
  • Esports Management — Esports has become one of the most rapidly growing, multi-national, billion-dollar industries driven by the growing prevalence of (online) games and online broadcasting technologies. This program is designed to meet the rapidly growing needs of this industry and prepare you to be a leader with a robust esports background focused on business management and events.
  • Hemp & Cannabis Business Management — The Bachelor of Science in Hemp & Cannabis Business Management (HACM) offers a robust educational pathway for students interested in the burgeoning hemp and cannabis industries. Students will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and local businesses, gaining practical experience in cultivation, processing, marketing, and regulatory compliance in the dynamic hemp and cannabis markets.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $7008
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $1369
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 20
  • Host Payment: 20
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Transcript & Orientation Fee
$180
Year
Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 01/07/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4614
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-campus housing is available on both the Atlantic City (beachfront) and Galloway (main campus/protected woodlands) locations. These two campuses are connected by a free shuttle that runs every 45 minutes, 7-days a week. Please note your preferred housing when submitting the application.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2890
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plans are optional through our 3rd party (Chartwells) dining services, but not required.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

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This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

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This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: