Stevens Students Report Record Satisfaction and Engagement in 2025 National Survey
Strong gains across academics and campus life reflect university-wide commitment to student success
Stevens Institute of Technology students are more engaged, more connected and more satisfied with their Stevens experience than ever before, according to results from the 2025 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
The national survey, which measures how undergraduates at hundreds of universities engage with their learning, found strong and steady gains for Stevens students across nearly every area of academic and campus life.
Record-High Ratings
Both first-year and senior students rated their overall Stevens experience at the highest levels ever recorded. An impressive 86% of first-year students and 85% of seniors rated their educational experience as "Excellent" or "Good" — the highest in Stevens’ history.
Perhaps most telling: 87% of first-year students said they would "definitely" or "probably" choose Stevens again, reflecting growing confidence in the value and impact of their education.
"These results affirm the collaborative work of our faculty, staff and students to continually strengthen the Stevens experience," said President Nariman Farvardin. "We are committed to providing an environment that inspires curiosity, fosters community and prepares students to lead in a rapidly changing world."
Strong Results Across Academics and Campus Life
Among the 10 key engagement indicators NSSE measures, Stevens students reported major gains in areas such as:
Quality of Interactions: Stevens' highest-performing area, reflecting positive relationships among students, faculty and staff
Higher-Order Learning: Strong experiences in applying, analyzing and synthesizing complex information
Collaborative Learning: Valued opportunities to work with peers on meaningful projects
Student-Faculty Interaction: Notable improvement for first-year students, demonstrating stronger connections with faculty mentors
Compared to 2022, Stevens saw gains in 9 out of 10 engagement indicators for first-year students and more than half for seniors. Looking back to 2019, the progress is even more dramatic, with significant increases across nearly all measures.
"This progress reflects the dedication of every faculty and staff member who supports our students," said Vice President for Student Affairs Sara Klein. "From our First-Year Experience course to our robust co-curricular programming, we're providing transformative opportunities at every stage of the Stevens journey."
A Campus-Wide Effort
These findings mirror the university's ongoing efforts to create a vibrant, inclusive and student-centered community. Behind these numbers is a campus-wide commitment to student success:
The SUCCESS Curriculum, which integrates career preparation throughout the academic experience and includes a First-Year Experience Course to support the transition to college for all new undergraduates
Expanded Living-Learning Communities (now at 10) that connect students with shared interests
Record participation in undergraduate research, study abroad and entrepreneurship activities
AI-supported 24/7 advising and predictive advising tools
The "Take a Duck to Lunch" program that promotes informal interactions between faculty and students
Expanded mental health and wellness services through Student Health Services, CAPS, Disability Services and the Office of Student Support
Significant campus improvements, including the University Center Complex, renovated Palmer Hall and enhanced athletic and dining facilities
Centers for Student Success in every school and department
"From academic innovation to student support services to campus life, we're creating an environment where students truly thrive," added Senior Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Faculty Affairs David Zeng. "We are proud of the momentum we've built together."
About the Survey
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is the most widely used survey to gather insights from students at four-year colleges and universities nationwide on the extent to which they engage in practices linked to learning and development.
