Stevens Institute Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
Castle Point On HudsonHoboken, NJ 07030-5991
USA
Main Tel: (201) 216-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Stevens Institute of Technology, established in 1870, is a technological university that is located in Hoboken, New Jersey. The university sits on more than 50 acres of land and boasts of being the fourth oldest technological university in the United States. Degree programs, online courses and certificate programs are offered to the students by the university. The university has three schools and one college:
- College of Arts and Letters
- School of Engineering and Science
- School of Systems and Enterprises
- School of Technology Management
The Greek life at the university is impressive and it consists of various fraternities and sororities. The students actively take part in the students clubs and organizations that are available on campus including the Archery Club, the Chess Club, the Cricket Club, the Fashion and Technology Club, and the Photo Club. The university offers a selection of different sports that include basketball, baseball and soccer.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, mathematics, computer science and engineering, real estate and construction management, and business and management.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Intensive.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 38,180 |
| Room | $ 6,170 |
| Board | $ 5,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 900 |
Financial Aid
Stevens Institute Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 94% | $22,512 |
| Institutional Grant | 94% | $20,329 |
| Federal Grant | 16% | $5,129 |
| Pell Grant | 16% | $3,535 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,714 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $5,085 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 69% | $11,403 |
| Federal Loan | 66% | $4,590 |
| Other Loan | 29% | $16,744 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Stevens Institute Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | 6,777 |
| 2 | Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 7,453 |
| 3 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | 6,994 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 10,299 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,875 |
| 6 | Rice University | Houston, TX | 5,357 |
| 7 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | 7,330 |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 2,126 |
| 9 | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | 9,814 |
| 10 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA | 17,833 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,137 | 29 |
| Bachelor | 419 | 21 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 409 | 12 |
| Doctorate | 46 | 18 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 70 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 39 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 131 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,595 in 2009-2010 (4,394 full-time equivalent).
About 74% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 26% of the class.
Undergrads are 32% of enrolled students and graduate students are 68%.
Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 49% Women 57% All 51%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 550-650 Math 620-710 Writing 540-650
Room and Board
Stevens Institute Of Technology provides on-campus housing for 1,574 of its 4,394 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Empire Eight for major sports.
International Study
About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Stevens Institute Of Technology offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is STEM Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Systems Engineering
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
MUSIC
- Music
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Construction Management
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
- Physics