- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–620 reading and writing, 500–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–25 composite
- Average net price: $19,752 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Stockton University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Stockton University reviews each application.
Stockton University GPA requirements
Stockton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Stockton University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Stockton University acceptance rate
Stockton University admitted 9,357 of 10,520 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Stockton University is a public 4-year university in Galloway, New Jersey, with 7,565 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Stockton University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 530 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 15 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1139 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Stockton University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Stockton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,752 a year at Stockton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Stockton University with a 3.0 GPA?
Stockton University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Stockton University?
Stockton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Stockton University?
Stockton University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,357 of 10,520 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Stockton University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Stockton University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Stockton University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Stockton University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Stockton University students have?
The middle 50% of Stockton University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–620 in reading and writing and 500–610 in math; ACT composite 21–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Stockton University?
A lot: Stockton University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Stockton University consider legacy status?
No. Stockton University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Stockton University accept AP credit?
Yes. Stockton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Stockton University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,752 a year at Stockton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Stockton University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Stockton UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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