Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ, USA
Private
4 Year

DeAnna's Review

Review of Stevens Institute of Technology

from MD

Describe your college in three sentences.

Stevens is one of the best engineering schools in the country. The school's location is a perfect mix of urban and suburban environments. If you choose to attend this school you won't regret it.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

If you choose to come to this school be prepared to work hard. Stevens is a fun school with a lot to offer, but you have to work for what you want.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Stevens is a technical institute mainly for engineering students. They want their students to be the best they can be so the classes are very challenging. If your going to pursue a degree in engineering prepare for intense accelerated math and science courses.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The Stevens freshman dorms are a little old. The bathrooms have been newly renovated, but only of the dorm have air conditioning. The room are small, like all dorm rooms, but livable. Stevens also offers really nice off campus apartments for upperclassmen.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The main dining hall serves delicious food. Also there are tons of affordable restaurants in Hoboken with cuisines ranging from Greek, to Italian, to Chinese.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Stevens campus is located on the banks of the Hudson River, after about a 5 minute train ride you are in New York City. There's always something going on in the city; from plays, to sporting events and anything else you might want to do.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Stevens is a small, private institute meaning that the cost of tuition is very high. However, Stevens offers a cooperative education program that allows student to get real job experience before graduating and other ways to prepare you for joining the work force. The faculty at Stevens is very dedicated to ensuring that everyone who graduates gets a job and they are about 85-90% successful.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Stevens is for anyone interested in technology. If you're inquisitive, creative and like to learn then Stevens is the place for you. The school has an uncanny way of letting you have it all. You can play sports, join clubs, get work experience, travel abroad and anything else you want to do. Come to Stevens if you want to take advantage of everything the world has to offer.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Stevens has a club for anything you can think of. With activities ranging from archery, to club sports to anime club and everything in between. If you can't find something to interest you in the already established clubs you can create one. All the clubs on campus are student run and organized.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Stevens doesn't have a huge Greek life. We have about 12 fraternities and 3 sororities. However, what they lack in size they make up in involvement. The Greek organizations are heavily influential around campus and the events they organize are really fun.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

The campus is very safe. The campus police are very nice and are dedicated to keeping everyone safe. Hoboken in general is a relatively small, safe town.