Hoboken, New Jersey · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest technological universities in the United States and was the first college in America solely dedicated to mechanical engineering. The 55-acre campus encompasses Castle Point, the highest point in Hoboken, a quad, and 43 academic, student and administrative buildings. Established through an 1868 bequest from Edwin Augustus Stevens, enrollment at Stevens includes more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 47 states and 60 countries throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America. Stevens comprises four academic schools that deliver technology-based STEM degrees and degrees in business, arts, humanities and social sciences: the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science; the School of Business; the School of computing; and the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The university also operates the College of Online and Professional Education, established in 2023. For undergraduates, Stevens offers the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). At the graduate level, Stevens offers programs in engineering, science, systems, engineering, management and the liberal arts. Graduate students can pursue advanced degrees in more than 50 different designations ranging from graduate certificates and master's degrees to Ph.D. levels. Stevens is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university is home to two national Centers of Excellence as designated by the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Best Student Support
Ranked #2 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #3 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Quality of Life
Ranked #21 in Best Quality of Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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Castle Point On Hudson, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030-5991
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Ranked #80 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #109 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #132 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #230 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
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Ranked #967 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #1290 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1370–1500
SAT ERW: 670–730
SAT math: 700–770
ACT composite: 31–34
Total: 8,842
Undergrad: 4,092
Undergrad full-time: 4,069
Graduate: 4,750
Part-time: 1,381
In-state
Tuition: $60,952
Total cost on campus: $81,852
Out-of-state
Tuition: $60,952
Total cost on campus: $81,852
Room & board: $18,650
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $32,789
Pell grant recipients: 19%
Rent: $1,994 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.38 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $12.22
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.