Acceptance Rate
48%
Avg. SAT
1505
75th percentile
“Hands-on engineering powerhouse perched on the Hudson, where Hoboken's energy meets Manhattan's skyline.”
Hoboken, NJ
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
You'll step into Stevens Institute of Technology, founded in 1870 by John Stevens III—a steamboat pioneer and descendant of a Revolutionary War general—who envisioned America's first mechanical engineering college amid Hoboken's industrial boom. This legacy shapes a school that hums with pragmatic inventors: think collaborative tinkerers who prototype startups in makerspaces rather than pontificate in seminars. The type of student who thrives here geeks out on circuits and code, embracing a no-nonsense vibe that prioritizes results over rah-rah traditions; if you're seeking a liberal arts haven or endless humanities electives, you'll feel the tradeoff of its laser-focused STEM identity.
Nestled on Castle Point in Hoboken, New Jersey—a mile-square explosion of trendy bars, Italian delis, and young finance bros just a PATH train from Midtown—you'll trade sprawling quads for urban pulse. Hoboken's walkability means grabbing pizza at 2 a.m. or skyline sunsets without a car, but expect cramped streets, steep rents off-campus, and a social scene skewed toward techies and Wall Streeters rather than bohemian dreamers. Stevens draws ambitious doers who leverage NYC proximity for internships, yet the suburb-within-a-city feel can isolate you from broader college-town whimsy.
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In Stevens classrooms, you'll dive into project-driven learning where professors—many fresh from industry—guide small groups (that 10:1 ratio means real mentorship, rarer at larger tech schools) through building drones or cracking encryption, not just crunching theory. Standouts include naval architecture (designing the next aircraft carrier), cybersecurity (partnering with DARPA), and quantitative finance, fusing engineering rigor with Wall Street algorithms; undergrads snag research gigs early, co-ops at Google or Lockheed Martin, fostering a gritty, innovative culture. More selective than 75% of U.S. colleges (46% acceptance, 1380+ SAT), it excels in practical tech, but the heavy engineering load means you'll sacrifice breadth—no film studies or poetry slams here, and humanities feel like obligatory side quests.
Expect late nights in the Schaefer Center's labs, debating quantum sensors over coffee, with an intellectual hum that's collaborative yet fiercely competitive.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
4,236 undergrad • 4,233 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
28%
Black / African American
2%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Asian
11%
Other / Multi-racial
50%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Hoboken, NJ
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week at Stevens blends grind and grindhouse: mornings in interactive lectures, afternoons prototyping in the IDC makerspace, evenings hitting Hoboken's bar-lined Washington Street or PATH-ing to NYC comedy shows. Campus life orbits tech traditions like the annual TechFest hackathon—where you code for 36 hours straight—and the Rubber Duck Derby, floating 5,000 ducks down the campus pond for charity; over 150 clubs span robotics to improv, keeping introverts and extroverts engaged. Residential towers like the modern Retterath or river-view high-rises foster tight-knit floors, but with 4,000 undergrads, you'll know your engineering cohort deeply while the broader vibe skews male-dominated and career-obsessed.
Positives abound in Hoboken's youthful buzz—festivals, Sinatra tours (he grew up here)—but winters blast off the Hudson, social dynamics lean bro-heavy with frat-like parties, and the tech tunnel-vision can mute artsy pursuits or chill vibes.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Middle Atlantic Conferences
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$24,418
$30K – $48K
$24,774
$48K – $75K
$32,444
$75K – $110K
$34,497
$110K+
$44,482
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
94%
4 Years Graduation Rate
65%
6 Years Graduation Rate
89%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$108,772
94% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Stevens Institute of Technology and return in the fall. 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 89% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
65%
4-6 years
24%
Non-grad
11%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$56,424
Acceptance
48%
Undergrads
4,236
4-Year Grad Rate
65%
Endowment
$289M
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991
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