History
Enrollment figures in the above capsule are approximate. Stevens Institute of Technology, founded in 1870, is a private, coeducational institution. The 55-acre campus is located in an urban area on the Hudson River overlooking New York City. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 4200.
The Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management was founded in 1996 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, the Babbio Center. Courses also are offered in numerous New Jersey locations at corporate sites and on-line through WebCampus. The basic educational approach is to combine theoretical learning with an emphasis on practical application of knowledge, such that students are prepared to be leaders in their fields.