Stevens Institute of Technology

Country：USA State：NJ City：Hoboken

BASIC INFOMATIONS

Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution. Founded in 1870, it adopted coeducation in 1972. The school ranks in the top five percent among the nation's technological universities as it continues to educate future leaders and innovators. Each undergraduate program - business, engineering, science, computer science and the humanities - follows a broad-based course curriculum taught by distinguished faculty. The 9:1 student-faculty ratio enables personal attention and growth. Students can combine their classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative education, internships or research opportunities to enhance their prestigious Stevens education. Located in one of the United States' most desirable towns, Hoboken, New Jersey, Stevens is just minutes from exciting New York City. Its 55-acre campus is adjacent to the Hudson River.

Web Site www.stevens.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Tuition and Fees $48,838
Average GPA 3.80
Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

●Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

●High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is required

●High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4 Not reported
History Not reported 2
Science 3 4
Mathematics 4 Not reported
Social Studies Not reported 2
Foreign Language Not reported 2
Academic Electives Not reported 4

●Examinations
Exam Whether Needed or Not Scores Due in Admissions Office
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT or ACT Required for some February 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Required for some February 1
SAT Essay Component Policy Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

●Admissions Office
Address Castle Point on Hudson
City, State, Zip Hoboken, NJ  07030
Phone (201) 216-5194
Fax (201) 216-8348
E-mail admissions@stevens.edu

●Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission Deadline January 15
Application Fee $65
Application Fee Waiver Available
Regular Admission Notification April 1
Accept Offer of Admission May 1
Waiting List Used Yes
Defer Admission Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

●Early Admission
Early Decision Offered Yes
Early Decision Deadline November 15, January 15
Early Decision Notification December 15, February 15
Early Action Offered No
Early Action Deadline Not reported
Early Action Notification Not reported

●Application Form
Common Application Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal College Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available

●Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
Other Digital portfolio for music and technology or visual arts and technology programs recommended for some freshmen
Interview Required
Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Letters of Recommendation 2 required for all freshmen

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Very Important

Academic GPA

Rigor of Secondary School Record

Standardized Tests
Important

Character/Personal Qualitie

Particular Talent/Ability
Considered

Extracurricular Activities

Relation with Alumnus

First Generation to Attend College

Essay

Ethnicity

Interview

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Level of Applicant's Interest

Recommendations

State Residency

Work Experience

Geographic Residence
Not Considered

Religious Affiliation/Commitment

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

●Overall Admission Rate

Overall Admission Rate 39% of 7,409 applicants were admitted
Women 47% of 2,100 applicants were admitted
Men 36% of 5,309 applicants were admitted

●Students Enrolled

Students Enrolled 2,898 (27%) of admitted students enrolled
Women 985 (24%) of admitted students enrolled
Men 1,913 (29%) of admitted students enrolled

●Other Admission Rates
Early Decision Admission Rate 55% of 828 applicants were admitted
Early Action Admission Rate Not reported
Students Offered Wait List 1,770
Students Accepting Wait List Position 622
Students Admitted From Wait List 0

●Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

●SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

●ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

●Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank Top tenth: 62% Top quarter: 92% Top half: 99% Bottom half: 1%
National Merit Scholar Not reported
Valedictorian 2%
Class President Not reported
Student Government Officer Not reported

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $64,588
Tuition and Fees $48,838
Room and Board $13,500
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Expenses $1,250
Payment Plans credit card, installment plan, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

●Financial Aid Office
E-mail Not reported
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

●Application Process
Application Deadline Not reported
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 30
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002639 Free

PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID

●Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 591 (86.2%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 472 (79.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 472 (100%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 85 (18%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Award $30,723
Need-Based Gift Received by 470 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,984
Need-Based Self-Help Received by 301 (63.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,792
Merit-Based Gift Received by 466 (98.7%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 202 (29.4%) of aid recipient of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,333

●All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 2,298 (77.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 1,897 (82.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 1,897 (100%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 363 (19.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 73%
Average Award $29,709
Need-Based Gift Received by 1,881 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,775
Need-Based Self-Help Received by 1,216 (64.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,851
Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,758 (92.7%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 954 (32.3%) of aid recipient of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,917

●Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 73%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates Not reported

●Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

●Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Not reported
Other Loans Not reported

●Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships

●Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest / Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Business, Computer Science
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Creative Arts / Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Achievements / Activities Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported

●Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Not reported

ACADEMIC CALENDAR INFORMATION

Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin Not reported

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

●Undergraduate Majors
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • History, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • Philosophy
  • Physics, General
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Systems Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry, General
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
Most Popular Disciplines Engineering, Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad Offered
Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students

FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 255
Part-Time Faculty 149
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 94%
Regular Class Size
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Not available

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

●Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 313,057

●Computing
Computer Ownership 1
Computers Available on Campus 1
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

●Master's Degrees Offered

Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Technology Management, Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Technology Management, Master of Arts, Master of Engineering

●Master's Programs of Study
  • Hydrology
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Management
  • Information Science
  • International Business
  • Internet and Interactive Multimedia
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Strategy and Policy
  • Management of Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marine Affairs
  • Marketing
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Studies
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Photonics
  • Physics
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Statistics
  • Structural Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science
  • Telecommunications
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Transportation and Highway Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication--General
  • Computer Art and Design
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Database Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Ethics
  • Film, Television, and Video Production
  • Finance and Banking
  • Financial Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Human Resources Management

●Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy

●Doctoral Programs of Study
  • Hydrology
  • Internet and Interactive Multimedia
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management of Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Photonics
  • Physics
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science
  • Telecommunications
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Transportation and Highway Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication--General
  • Computer Art and Design
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Database Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Financial Engineering
  • Health Informatics

LOCATION AND SETTING

Hoboken Population 52,575
Nearest Metropolitan Area New York City
Environment Small city
Campus Size 55 acres

●Weather
Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September
Rain 122 rainy days per year

●Getting Around
Campus Map Map
Nearest Airport 10 mile(s) from campus in Newark
Nearest Bus Station 2 mile(s) from campus in Hoboken
Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Hoboken

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing 91% of freshmen, 71% of all students
Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 29%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
Child Care Not offered

SPORTS AND RECREATION

●Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III
Mascot Ducks
School Colors Cardinal red and gray

●Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport Women Men
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
baseball √
basketball √ √
cross-country running √ √
equestrian sports √
fencing √ √
field hockey √
golf √
lacrosse √ √
soccer √ √
softball √
swimming and diving √ √
tennis √ √
track and field √ √
volleyball √ √
wrestling √
Women's Club Sports Not reported
Men's Club Sports Not reported

●Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, crew, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Sororities 27% of women participate
Fraternities 21% of men participate
ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 3,115
Student Gender Distribution
Full-Time Undergraduates 3,108
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
International Students 4.6% from 38 countries
Average Age 20
All Graduate Students 3,502

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 95%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 39.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 80.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 83%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 96%
Average Starting Salary $65,600 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 22%
Disciplines Pursued Not reported