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Stevens Institute of Technology is a private coeducational research university in Hoboken, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest technological universities in the United States and was the first college in America solely dedicated to mechanical engineer...
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Educational Instruction: In the academic year 2019-2020, Stevens' enrollment was 3,659 undergraduate students and 3,900 graduate students. 724 students graduated with bachelor of engineering, science or arts degrees, 1,344 students received master's in engineering, science, business administration or arts. 54 PHD degrees were also conferred. In addition, Stevens collaborated with numerous domestic and international universities and other educational programs to provide courses and training to international students. Stevens emphasizes innovation and teaches entrepreneurship throughout its curriculum with the aim of enabling the integration of technological and market knowledge.
Research: The research enterprise includes academic research, national research centers and cross-disciplinary research initiatives with affiliated organizations and infrastructure. Creative and entrepreneural research is an integral part of the Stevens Mission. The Institute has been recognized by both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security as a national center of excellence in the areas of systems engineering, port security and information assurance.
Student Life: Stevens Institute maintains a 55 acre campus in Hoboken, New Jersey and provides students with on campus and off campus housing as well as several dining facilities. Close interactions between professors and students allow for greater academic and social development. There are over 120 clubs, organizations and varsity sports that offer the students ample opportunity to participate, broaden and enrich their student life. The S.C. Williams library serves as the Institute's intellectual, cultural and social center capitalizing on a resourceful staff and new technologies to foster a stimulating environment for teaching, learning and scientific discovery.