by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Stockton State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Stockton State is ranked #1,705 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #33 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Stockton State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Public Health | #25 of 42 |
| Public Health | #25 of 42 |
| Criminology | #25 of 128 |
| Marine Biology | #30 of 48 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #32 of 96 |
| Social Science | #32 of 136 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #32 of 52 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | #54 of 98 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | #60 of 91 |
| Biology | #60 of 91 |
Below is the detailed Stockton State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Stockton University is ranked #14 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #33 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Stockton State financial aid page to be sure.
Stockton University is ranked #1,705 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Stockton University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Stockton State costs about $23,495. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $93,980 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,795 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,670 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,495 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $93,980 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Stockton State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Stockton State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,180 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,980 | #1,705 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,680 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,180 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,980 | #33 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,680 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Stockton State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,774 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,665 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,407 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,434 |
| Over $110K | $28,051 |
About 80% of Stockton State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,347 per year. Get more details on the Stockton State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Stockton State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.