Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (previously Stockton State College and Richard Stockton State College) is a public liberal arts college located in Pomona in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The College is named in memory of Richard Stockton, a New Jersey signer of the Declaraton of Independence. Its 1,600-acre (6 km²) is in the middle of the Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey. The College is located 15 minutes from Atlantic City, one hour from Philadelphia, and two hours from New York City. Its president is Herman Saatkamp, who replaced Vera King Farris in 2004.

The college was founded in 1969, and today serves approximately 6,500 students at its five undergraduate schools, plus additional students in its graduate programs. Stockton has over 100 clubs and organizations, several fraternities and sororities, and an independent student-run newspaper, called The Argo.

Originally, the school didn't have grades, but students later insisted on a grading system. Until recently, its grading system was on a wide scale in that it only offered A's, B's, C's, D's, F's. Beginning in the Fall 2004 semester, the college began using a +/- system.

As of 2005, the college began a massive construction project, which will add more academic space, a student center, housing, and additional parking.

The school mascot is the osprey.

External link

• Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - official website

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