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Stockton University

  • LocationGalloway, NJ
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 8,788 students
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Stockton University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry, the Newman Center for Stockton University, works from a Campus Ministry Center at 235 Pomona Rd., Pomona. Sunday Mass is at 6 PM during the semester, with confession before Mass on most Sundays and a free dinner afterward. The ministry lists Newman Nights, discussion nights, and fall and spring retreats. The published weekday Mass times and the name of the campus chaplain differ between the ministry's site and the Diocese of Camden's list.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Sunday6:00 PMCampus Ministry Center, 235 Pomona Rd. · Every Sunday during the semester. Mass is not held on Christmas or Easter.

Confession 1

  • Sunday5:30 PMCampus Ministry Center, 235 Pomona Rd. · Most Sundays before Mass, from 5:30 to 5:50 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
    Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.
  2. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Confessions are heard most Sundays before mass from 5:30pm-5:50.”
    Confession is heard most Sundays before Mass, from 5:30 to 5:50 PM.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CCatholic life on campus: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

66 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The ministry's site describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving Stockton University, and the Diocese of Camden lists it under Stockton University.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff at Stockton University and helps them to live out their Catholic faith.”
      The ministry serves students, faculty, and staff at Stockton University.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Camdencamdendiocese.org/young-adult-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
      The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Campus Ministry Center (CTR) at Stockton is a dedicated Catholic center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Spring the Catholic Campus Ministry CTR at Stockton holds a open house event for Juniors and Seniors in High School”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry CTR is at Stockton.
    2. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
      Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The ministry's site names Fr. Chris Bakey as campus chaplain; the diocese list names Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain. Recorded at the value both sources support, parttime. The conflict is noted in gaps.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/our-team.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Bakey Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Chris Bakey is listed as the Campus Chaplain.
      “He rejoices in the opportunity to serve as priest chaplain here at Stockton.”
      Fr. Chris Bakey serves as priest chaplain at Stockton.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Camdencamdendiocese.org/young-adult-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
      The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is listed on campus; the two pages name different days (Wednesday at 12 PM on one. Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM on the other). Both support one to four weekdays. Day-by-day times are left out of the schedules because of the conflict.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is also held on campus every Wednesday at 12pm”
      The ministry's Sacraments page lists weekday Mass on campus on Wednesdays at 12 PM.
    2. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is also held on campus at 12:30pm and 4:30 PM”
      The ministry's Get involved page lists weekday Mass on campus on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 6 PM, listed both by the ministry and by the diocese.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
      Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Camdencamdendiocese.org/young-adult-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
      The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is heard most Sundays before Mass, from 5:30 to 5:50 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are heard most Sundays before mass from 5:30pm-5:50.”
      Confession is heard most Sundays before Mass, from 5:30 to 5:50 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Stockton Newman Club, a student club with an elected student board, is the only Catholic student group named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Team | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/our-team.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Newman Club is more than happy to serve in this particular time of life”
      The Newman Club is the ministry's student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of formation are listed: small-group discussion nights and a fall and spring retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us every 1st & 3rd Thursday night during the semester at the Campus Center from 8pm-9pm for student led talks and small group discussions.”
      Discussion nights with student-led talks and small-group discussions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 8 to 9 PM at the Campus Center.
      “Come join us for our Spring & Fall Retreats”
      The ministry holds a spring and a fall retreat each semester; the spring retreat is listed for February 20 to 22.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Sunday Mass at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center is followed by a free dinner and social.
    Sources (2)
    1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
      Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.
    2. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us every Sunday night during the semester at 6pm for Mass followed by free dinner and social”
      Sunday Mass at 6 PM during the semester is followed by a free dinner and social.
  • A priest is named as campus chaplain, and confession is heard most Sundays before Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/our-team.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Bakey Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Chris Bakey is listed as the Campus Chaplain.
      “He rejoices in the opportunity to serve as priest chaplain here at Stockton.”
      Fr. Chris Bakey serves as priest chaplain at Stockton.
    2. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are heard most Sundays before mass from 5:30pm-5:50.”
      Confession is heard most Sundays before Mass, from 5:30 to 5:50 PM.
  • Discussion nights, Newman Nights, and spring and fall retreats are listed for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us every 1st & 3rd Thursday night during the semester at the Campus Center from 8pm-9pm for student led talks and small group discussions.”
      Discussion nights with student-led talks and small-group discussions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 8 to 9 PM at the Campus Center.
      “Come join us at the Catholic Campus Ministry CTR every 2nd & 4th Thursday night during the semester. Dinner starts at 7:30pm followed by our main event at 8pm.”
      Newman Nights are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at the Catholic Campus Ministry CTR, with dinner at 7:30 PM and a program at 8 PM.
      “Come join us for our Spring & Fall Retreats”
      The ministry holds a spring and a fall retreat each semester; the spring retreat is listed for February 20 to 22.

Concerns

  • The ministry's pages list weekday Mass on different days: Wednesday at 12 PM on one page and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM on another.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/sacraments.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is also held on campus every Wednesday at 12pm”
      The ministry's Sacraments page lists weekday Mass on campus on Wednesdays at 12 PM.
    2. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is also held on campus at 12:30pm and 4:30 PM”
      The ministry's Get involved page lists weekday Mass on campus on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
  • The ministry's site and the diocese list name different campus chaplains.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/our-team.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Bakey Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Chris Bakey is listed as the Campus Chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Camdencamdendiocese.org/young-adult-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
      The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
  • Only one weekend Mass is listed, on Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
      Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.

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The Catholic center

Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry Center (CTR)

  • Address: 235 Pomona Rd., Pomona, NJ 08240
  • Location: On campus

Source: stocktonccm.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, camdendiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stocktonccm.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Discussion NightsOn campus
    1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-9 PM, during the semester
    Student-led talks and small-group discussions about the faith at the Campus Center.
    stocktonccm.com

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Sunday Mass and dinnerOn campus
    Sundays, 6 PM, during the semester
    Mass followed by a free dinner and social for college-age young adults.
    stocktonccm.com

Social life 1

  • Newman NightsOn campus
    2nd and 4th Thursdays, dinner at 7:30 PM, program at 8 PM, during the semester
    Dinner followed by socials, service projects, prayer, and guest speakers at the Catholic Campus Ministry CTR.
    stocktonccm.com

Retreats 1

  • Spring and Fall Retreats
    Once a semester; spring retreat February 20-22
    Retreats for students in the spring and fall semesters. Location not published.
    stocktonccm.com, stocktonccm.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry | Homestocktonccm.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff at Stockton University and helps them to live out their Catholic faith.”
    The ministry serves students, faculty, and staff at Stockton University.
    “Sunday Mass 6pm at Campus Ministry Center Confessions: Sundays beginning at 5:30pm”
    Sunday Mass is at 6 PM at the Campus Ministry Center, with confessions beginning at 5:30 PM on Sundays, during the academic year.
  2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Camdencamdendiocese.org/young-adult-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
    The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
    “Stockton University Catholic Campus Ministries Center 235 Pomona Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Britany Shields, Campus Minister Fr. Ren Orain, A.M, Campus Chaplain Contact: stocktonccm@gmail.com Mass on Sunday 6 PM”
    The Diocese of Camden lists the Stockton Catholic Campus Ministries Center at 235 Pomona Rd., with Britany Shields as campus minister, Fr. Ren Orain as campus chaplain, and Sunday Mass at 6 PM.
  3. Get involved | Stockton Catholic Campus Ministrystocktonccm.com/get-involved.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every Spring the Catholic Campus Ministry CTR at Stockton holds a open house event for Juniors and Seniors in High School”
    The Catholic Campus Ministry CTR is at Stockton.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,139 · ACT 23
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,898

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,812
Total students8,788
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,670
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,139
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,602
Admission rate89%
Students receiving Pell grants42%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1139
SAT reading & writing530–620
SAT math500–610
ACT composite21–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 63 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Camden

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams, Bishop of Camden

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: camdendiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Stockton University a Catholic college?
No. Stockton University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Stockton Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Stockton University’s Catholic Life Score?
66 out of 100 (grade C). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Stockton University?
Mass is listed at Campus Ministry Center and 235 Pomona Rd.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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