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Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,427, its setting is city, and the campus size is 55 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Stevens Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 75. Its tuition and fees are $43,561 (2012-13).
Innovation and entrepreneurship is stressed at Stevens Institute of Technology, a research-intensive school primarily known for its engineering, science, and management programs. The school also has a liberal arts division with six majors. Undergraduate students are encouraged to get involved in research projects and develop new technologies through the school’s Technogenesis philosophy. Students can opt for a cooperative education track, which is a five-year program with mostly alternating semesters of class and full-time, paid work. Students complete a full first and fifth year at Stevens, and pay for only four years of school. On campus, in Hoboken, N.J., there are more than 120 clubs and organizations, including about 15 fraternities and sororities. Housing is guaranteed for four years, and 90 percent of students choose to live on campus. The campus lies along the Hudson River, and New York City is a boat ride away. The Stevens Ducks compete in the NCAA Division III Eastern College Athletic Conference, and, through the school’s Adopt-a-Team program, all student athletes have a faculty mentor to help them juggle sports and school work. To ease the first-year transition, students can spend two weeks on campus the summer before freshman year through the Exploring Career Options in Engineering & Science (E.C.O.E.S.) program. During the session, students will compete in research competitions, visit local employers, and complete engineering and science projects. Incoming freshmen also do not have the hassle of buying a new laptop; each student is given a notebook computer with software configured to his or her major. The school was exclusively for male students until 1971, and now, females make up close to 30 percent of the student body.
Stevens was the first school to develop a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business, spurred on by a grant from AT&T. Stevens is particularly proficient at preparing students for medical school, with 90 percent of Stevens applicants gaining admission. The school also has a campus in Washington, D.C., where graduate students interested in working in the government sector can study systems engineering, maritime security, and more. Notable Stevens alumni include Alfred W. Fielding, on of the inventors of Bubble Wrap packaging material, and Frederick Winslow Taylor, widely known as the father of scientific management.
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A leading university, Stevens provides an unparalleled educational experience for its students through a broad-based curriculum that encompasses outstanding faculty, exciting research, and hands-on learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Our unique philosophy of education, Technogenesis, engages students with the process of taking an idea from its conceptual stages, nurturing it through development and ultimately to marketplace realization, working closely with faculty and industry leaders. Our location provides personal, academic, and professional opportunities that are second to none. Stevens is committed to giving students a balance of challenging work and responsibility as well as the personal attention and guidance they need to develop their skills most effectively to achieve success after college, whether their paths are immediate employment, graduate school, or medical school. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1870 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $143,527,063 |
Applying
When applying to Stevens Institute of Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early decision deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Stevens Institute of Technology is $55. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 41.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 41.7% |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Stevens Institute of Technology is 7:1, and the school has 46.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Stevens Institute of Technology include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 91.0 percent.
Student Life
Stevens Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,427, with a gender distribution of 74.6 percent male students and 25.4 percent female students. At this school, 85.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15.0 percent of students live off campus. Stevens Institute of Technology is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,541 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Stevens Institute of Technology offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Stevens Institute of Technology also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Stevens Institute of Technology, 20 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Stevens Institute of Technology.
| Students who have cars on campus | 20% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Stevens Institute of Technology, 73.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,069.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $43,561 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $13,315 (2012-13) |
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