Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializing in engineering, computer science, and technology management. Located on the Hudson River waterfront with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Stevens emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and cooperative education. Its strong industry partnerships and proximity to New York City provide students with extensive internship and career opportunities.
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Notable Alumni
Alexander Calder (inventor of the mobile)•Frederick Reines (Nobel Prize in Physics)•Henry Gantt (inventor of the Gantt chart)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
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Highlights
Campus Experience
Stevens sits on a bluff in Hoboken overlooking the Manhattan skyline, giving students easy NYC access that most tech schools can only dream of. About 37% of undergrads go Greek, making fraternities and sororities visible but not dominant. The engineering-heavy student body creates a studious weekday culture, but Hoboken's bar scene and the PATH train to the city keep weekends lively.
A compact hilltop campus in Hoboken with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River, a unique setting that elevates otherwise standard institutional buildings into something memorable.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
Full-power Campus Police Department operates 24/7 with close Hoboken PD ties. Crime rates have trended downward, the lowest in a decade.
Hoboken is a safe, walkable city where 80% of residents report feeling very secure. Violent crime is 58% below the national average.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Weekdays year-round; special Visit Days throughout the year
Duration: ~90 minutes (information session + campus tour)
Includes information session and student-led walking tour. Group visits (15-40 participants) available for high school groups. Contact Ruesterholz Admissions Center at 201-216-5194 or admissions@stevens.edu.
Book a TourWalk-in visitors welcome Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pick up a campus map at the Ruesterholz Admissions Center. The AnyTour virtual self-guided experience is also available.
Tour ResourcesSeptember-November for clear skyline views and active campus. April-May is also excellent. Visit Days provide the most structured experience. The NYC skyline is stunning year-round, but fall evenings are unbeatable.
On-campus parking requires advance permit from your host -- no guaranteed visitor spots. Use Hoboken's municipal garages instead ($2-5/hr). Best option: take the PATH train from Manhattan (33rd St, 14th St, or Christopher St stations) to Hoboken Terminal, then walk 10-15 minutes north to campus. NJ Transit buses and ferries also serve Hoboken. Newark Liberty (EWR) is 20 minutes by car.
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