Stockton University

If you want to apply to Richard Stockton College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is September 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Richard Stockton College for fall semester should anticipate a decision by August 1.

Richard Stockton College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Richard Stockton College's admissions stats.

Richard Stockton College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15.5%
Mean SAT Score	1140
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	Yes

Stockton University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Stockton University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	September 1	August 1

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Richard Stockton College does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Richard Stockton College?

It is moderately difficult to get into Richard Stockton College. Richard Stockton College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Richard Stockton College accepted 85% of all applicants, around 5,281 of the 6,247 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Richard Stockton College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Dual degree programs in Engineering, Physician Assistance, and Accelerated Pre-Medical . Combined bachelors & masters programs in Business, Criminal Justice and Environmental Studies. is program very difficult.

Transferring to Stockton University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Richard Stockton College

Richard Stockton College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Richard Stockton College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Richard Stockton College

What does Richard Stockton College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Richard Stockton College for more information on admission factors.

Richard Stockton College Application Requirements

To apply to Richard Stockton College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Richard Stockton College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		3
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Richard Stockton College?

Students admitted to Richard Stockton College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 50.36% submitted a class rank. At Richard Stockton College 15.5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36.7% were in the top 25% and 71.35% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Stockton University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.4%
3.75 and 3.99	18.83%
3.50 and 3.74	22.01%
3.25 and 3.49	16.62%
3.00 and 3.24	10.34%
2.50 and 2.9	11.52%
2.00 and 2.49	3.69%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Richard Stockton College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Richard Stockton College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Richard Stockton College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 28% of Richard Stockton College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Richard Stockton College?

To be competitive with other Richard Stockton College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1050 and 1250 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Richard Stockton College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1250 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Richard Stockton College student is 1140.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Richard Stockton College students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Richard Stockton College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Richard Stockton College?

To be most competitive at Richard Stockton College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Richard Stockton College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Richard Stockton College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

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More Information on Transferring to Stockton University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Richard Stockton College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is September 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Richard Stockton College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Richard Stockton College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Richard Stockton College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Richard Stockton College.

Does Richard Stockton College accept transfer credits?

✅ Richard Stockton College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Richard Stockton College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Richard Stockton College?

❌ No, Richard Stockton College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Richard Stockton College's acceptance rate?

✅ Richard Stockton College's acceptance rate is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Richard Stockton College?

❌ Richard Stockton College does not offer early decision.

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