Test-Optional Admission

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Stockton University is SAT/ACT Optional for incoming first-year applicants! 

We recognize that standardized test scores are not always the best predictor of academic ability. Our test-optional admission policy provides greater access to students who are successful in the classroom, regardless of test scores.

Please note, while SAT/ACT scores are not required for test-optional admission, we encourage students to share test scores with us. Scores will be used for class placement purposes and may exempt you from taking placement exams. For more information, review our FAQ on this page and then visit our placement testing website.

Exceptions to Test Optional Policy 

Students applying into the following programs must submit test scores for admission consideration. 

NOTE: Certain majors require proof of math readiness prior to beginning coursework in the academic program. 

Please review the FAQ below for additional details and instructions.

For those students choosing to submit test scores with their application, or who are applying for one of the programs exempt from the test optional policy, scores should be sent to Stockton directly from College Board (SAT code –2889) or ACT (ACT code–2589). 

Merit Scholarship Policy

All students are considered for merit awards, regardless of test score submission. Our scholarships consider both your academic and extracurricular achievements. For more information, visit our scholarship website.

Test-Optional Procedure

Students applying test optional should answer the Preferred Testing Plan question on The Common Application or the Stockton application with "I will NOT submit SAT or ACT scores and wish to be reviewed under Stockton's test-optional policy." 

Frequently Asked Questions

All first-year students, except those applying to one of the test optional exempt programs listed on this page. 

Absolutely not.

If you do not submit standardized test scores, you will be required to take Stockton's placement tests.

Note: Certain majors requirement proof of math readiness. Please review the question below What is "math readiness" and what majors require it? for more details.

Certain academic programs are grounded in mathematics and quantitative skills. Your initial coursework in these areas will be based on your math readiness at the time of your enrollment.

The following majors require assessment of your math readiness:

Students can demonstrate math proficiency by completing one of the following:

1. Submit SAT and/or ACT Scores.

2. Take Math Placement Tests. Stockton administers the Accuplacer placement test for accepted students. There are two levels of Accuplacer tests: Accuplacer Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) and Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)

3. Complete an Appropriate Math Transfer Course (i.e. College Algebra completed) Contact advising@stockton.edu for more details.

For your reference, mathematics course sequencing and placement scoring information is below: 

MATHEMATICS LEVEL   PLACEMENT SCORING
Level ONE: Math Thinking   Accuplacer QAS below 235
Level TWO: Pre-Algebra   Accuplacer QAS 235-255
Level THREE: Algebra   Accuplacer QAS 256+, or SAT 570+, or ACT 24+
Level FOUR: Pre-Calculus   Accuplacer AAF 260-284, or SAT 570+, or ACT 24+
Level FIVE: Calculus   Accuplacer AAF 285+, or SAT 620+, or ACT 28+

 

Please note that placement into Level One Math may not allow you to complete the necessary sequence of math courses for your chosen major within 8 semesters (4 years). If you have specific questions regarding your placement information, please contact the academic School that houses your chosen major.

Yes, we will take the highest section scores (EBRW, Mathematics) across all SAT test dates. With ACT, we will use the highest section scores, forming the highest possible Composite score.

NOTE: The Accelerated Medical BS/DO program requires scores to be from one test date. 

EOF applicants follow the same general test optional policy. Test scores are required for the listed exempt majors.

Students selected for the EOF program do not need to complete placement testing prior to the EOF Summer Academy, unless you wish to test in an effort to place into a specific major (see question What is "math readiness" and what majors require it? above).

Yes, as long as you're not applying into a test optional exempt program.

No, they are not required, but we suggest submitting them if you can; you may be exempted from taking some or all of Stockton's placement tests.

Note: Certain majors requirement proof of math readiness. Please review the question above What is "math readiness" and what majors require it? for more details.

Yes. Neither SAT nor ACT scores are required for consideration into Stockton's Honors College.