Stevens Welcomes the Class of 2029, Its Largest Ever
They’re National Merit Scholars, AP Scholars, valedictorians and class presidents. They’re Eagle Scouts, pilots and black belts. Some have research, volunteer and business experience, others have Seals of Biliteracy. Some play on nationally ranked sports teams, while others play music for philanthropic causes. These are just some of the attributes of the 1,170 new undergraduates of Stevens’ Class of 2029, the largest in university history.
Stevens also welcomed a new cohort of 1,364 graduate students, including 86 Ph.D. candidates. These talented individuals represent Stevens’ continued commitment to graduate education and research excellence.
As students moved to campus last week — 1,993 of them, to be exact — they were met by an eager team (430 volunteers) and a host of orientation activities (227 for undergraduates and 13 for graduate students). There were 236 airport pickups conducted for arriving international students, 47 peer leaders to guide new undergraduates through orientation and 38 peer mentors that staffed the New Graduate Student Orientation.
“Welcoming a new class is one of the most exciting moments for us at Stevens, as we finally get to greet the Class of 2029 on campus,” said Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Pre-College Programs April Chang. “Our newest Ducks were chosen from one of the strongest and most competitive applicant pools to date, and each brings their own strengths, passions, and perspectives. I wish the Class of 2029 every success as they begin this chapter, and I am confident they will thrive here and enrich our campus.”
Fast – and Fun! – Facts about the Class of 2029
International undergraduate representation hit a record high, increasing by 25% over last year, with students from 22 countries (most popular are, in order, India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Turkey)
The furthest international student comes from Tamil Nadu, India, about ~8,460 miles from Hoboken
Outside of New Jersey, the most popular states are, in order: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut and Massachusetts
The furthest domestic student comes from Honolulu, Hawaii, about 4,966 miles from Hoboken
Nearly 90 students previously attended a Stevens pre-college program
Most popular majors are, in order: mechanical engineering, computer science and quantitative finance
23% are first-generation students
10 were high school valedictorians
Six were class presidents
Most common birthdays are a three-way tie: June 27, July 25 and July 30
