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Stevens Institute of Technology is a technological university located in Hoboken, New Jersey. It was established in 1870. Stevens is the nation’s fourth oldest technological university. The institute is known for its rigorous engineering, science and technological management courses. Its main campus is spread across an area of 55 acres.
Stevens fields several men’s and women’s sports teams, including baseball, basketball and wrestling. Many students of the institute have gone on to become famous. Among them are Edward G. Amoroso, Vice President of Network Security AT&T Virginia P. Ruesterholz, President of Verizon Telecom; and Richard Reeves, Emmy Award winner.
Hoboken, NJ is home to Stevens Institute Of Technology. Hoboken is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Stevens Institute Of Technology go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, engineering, business and management, real estate and construction management, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 53% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 700.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Stevens Institute Of Technology is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 5,241 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Stevens Institute Of Technology has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Stevens Institute Of Technology offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Empire Eight.
More complete details are provided below.
Stevens Institute Of Technology
Castle Point On Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991
General Phone: (201) 216-5100
http://www.stevens.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 690 | various engineering courses, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Business and Management | 677 | business administration, MIS, business management, business and related services, management information systems, human resources |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 220 | computer science, computer networking, computer engineering, computer support |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 50 | construction management |
| Science | 40 | biochemistry, chemistry, physics, physical science courses, physics courses |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 2 | various music studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Stevens Institute Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 984 | 29 |
| Bachelor's degree | 370 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 341 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Stevens Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 5,241 students (4,660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 76% |
| Women | 24% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 26% |
| Graduate | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 24% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Stevens Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,474 of its 4,660 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hoboken, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,853 | 1,525 | 53% | 544 | 36% |
| Men | 2,143 | 1,127 | 53% | 414 | 37% |
| Women | 710 | 398 | 56% | 130 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,280 |
| Room and board | $ 11,580 |
| Room charge | $ 5,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Stevens Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 263900)
Stevens Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 76 | $108,774 | 5 | $103,400 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $92,155 | 22 | $88,768 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $84,997 | 9 | $83,245 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $71,724 | 4 | $90,335 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $104,503 | 6 | $68,103 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 205 | $98,647 | 46 | $86,719 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Baseball | Empire Eight |
| Track | Empire Eight |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stevens Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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