Stevens Institute of Technology

Castle Point on Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030
http://www.stevens.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1870
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,789
Endowment130,159,592
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee55
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition32,995
Room/Board10,000
Services
Associated FirmsCitigroup,Colgate-Palmolive, Communications Electronics Command, Con Edison, Deutsche Bank, Hamilton Sundstrand, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Chase, ITT Industries, Lehman Brothers, Lockheed Martin, L'Oreal, Lucent Technologies, Merck, Microsoft, Picatin
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsDavidson Ocean Engineering Lab (High Speed Towing Tank, and one of two of the nation's Oblique Sea Basins), Design and Manufacturing Institute, Highly Filled Materials Institute (Materials Eng), Computer Vision Lab, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Lab (physics), Light and Life Lab (physics), Nanoscale Device Lab, Electron Microscopy Lab, Center for Environmental Systems, Wireless Network Security Center, Center for Maritime Systems.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsDavidson Ocean Engineering Lab (High Speed Towing Tank, and one of two of the nation's Oblique Sea Basins), Design and Manufacturing Institute, Highly Filled Materials Institute (Materials Eng), Computer Vision Lab, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Lab (physics), Light and Life Lab (physics), Nanoscale Device Lab, Electron Microscopy Lab, Center for Environmental Systems, Wireless Network Security Center, Center for Maritime Systems.
Periodical Subs8,314
# of Books114,736
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months80%
within one year100%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities34%
Students in sororities31%
Campus Size55 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing75%
College housing typescoed dorms (71%), women's dorms (1%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (13%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular EventsTechfest (Fall), Boken (weeklong spring festival), Unity Night (Ethnic Student Music and Dance festival), Midnight Breakfast (during exam week, fall and spring), Sports Spirit Nights, DeBaun Theater Series, Greek Week
Nearest AirportNewark Liberty International (7), John F. Kennedy International (20)
Nearest TrainNewark, NJ (7)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Seton Hall University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations85
# of fraternities10
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities34%
Students in sororities31%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Stute, weekly
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta, Gear and Triangle, Khoda, National Society of Collegiate Journalists, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Theta Alpha Phi, Chi Epsilon, Kappa Theta Epsilon, Sigma Xi, Eta Kappa Nu, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Order of Omega
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Newman Association, Muslim Students Association, Stevens Christian Fellowship, Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Chinese Student Association, Ethnic Student Council, Filipino Association, Indian Undergraduate Association, Korean Student Association, Latin American Association, Hellenic Student Association, Pakistani Students Association, Roost (Russian Students Association), American Culture Club, Malaysian Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Anime Club, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Amererican Society of Engineering Management, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, BizTech Club, Cricket Club, Equestrian Club, Five Elements, Greek Presidents Council, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Yearbook, Outdoor Club, Photo Club, Literary Magazine, Stevens Dramatic Society, Gamers Club, Golf Club, Movie Committee, Paintball Club, PULSE, Ski and Snowboard Club, Underground Music Association, Yacht Club, WCPR Radio, SIT-TV (Television), Martial Arts Club, Tennis Club, Table Tennis Club, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Physics Students, Stevens Health Professionals Club, Society of Automotive Engineers, Ambassadors Club, Philosophy Club, Athletic Association, Panhellenic Council, Physics Club, Residence Hall Association, Rugby club, Entertainment Committee, Athletic Gaming Club, Chess Club, Frisbee Team, Archery Club, Bowling Club, Lacrosse Club, Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Student Government, Stevens Political Awareness Committee, Pride, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers