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Former names | Stockton State College (1968–1993) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (1993–2015) |
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| Motto | An Environment for Excellence |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1969 |
Academic affiliations | Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $33.3 million (2019) |
| President | Joe Bertolino |
Academic staff | 335 Full-Time (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 8,392 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 960 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,600 acres (650 ha)[1] |
| Colors | Black, white, & Columbia blue |
| Nickname | Ospreys |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III-NJAC |
| Mascot | Talon the Osprey |
| Website | www |
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Stockton University is a public university in Galloway Township, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. It is named for Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Founded in 1969, Stockton accepted its charter class in 1971. At its opening in 1971, classes were held at the Mayflower Hotel in Atlantic City; the campus in Galloway Township began operating late in 1971. Nearly 10,000 students are enrolled at Stockton and it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university has a second campus in Atlantic City.
- ^ "Office of the President – President's Message". stockton.edu.