Stockton University

Stockton University
Former names
Stockton State College (1968–1993)
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (1993–2015)
MottoAn Environment for Excellence
TypePublic university
Established1969
Academic affiliations
Sea-grant, Space-grant
Endowment$33.3 million (2019)
PresidentJoe Bertolino
Academic staff
335 Full-Time (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates8,392 (Fall 2021)
Postgraduates960 (Fall 2021)
Location,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 1,600 acres (650 ha)[1]
Colors      Black, white, & Columbia blue
NicknameOspreys
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III-NJAC
MascotTalon the Osprey
Websitewww.stockton.edu

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.

  1. ^ "Office of the President – President's Message". stockton.edu.