Stockton University Acceptance Rate
Galloway, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,338
- Admitted
- 8,233
- Yield
- 18.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Stockton University's acceptance rate has risen from 64.8% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,229 to 9,338 (+79%) over that period.
Its 88.2% rate makes Stockton University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.6% for women vs 85.8% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Stockton University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,229 | 3,386 | 64.8% | 1,186 |
| 2015–16 | 5,483 | 3,532 | 64.4% | 1,151 |
| 2016–17 | 4,826 | 3,713 | 76.9% | 1,190 |
| 2017–18 | 5,706 | 4,652 | 81.5% | 1,569 |
| 2018–19 | 6,084 | 5,133 | 84.4% | 1,595 |
| 2019–20 | 6,914 | 5,277 | 76.3% | 1,537 |
| 2020–21 | 7,262 | 5,614 | 77.3% | 1,411 |
| 2021–22 | 6,247 | 5,281 | 84.5% | 1,358 |
| 2022–23 | 9,591 | 8,204 | 85.5% | 1,562 |
| 2023–24 | 9,338 | 8,233 | 88.2% | 1,530 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,807 | 5,204 | 89.6% |
| Men | 3,531 | 3,029 | 85.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 540–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 1% |
How Stockton University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Stockton University's acceptance rate?
Stockton University's acceptance rate is 88.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,233 admitted of 9,338 applicants).
Is Stockton University test optional?
Stockton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Stockton University?
Stockton University received 9,338 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,233.
What SAT score do you need for Stockton University?
Admitted students at Stockton University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Stockton University getting harder to get into?
Stockton University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.8% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stockton.edu/.