Stockton University, NJ

Stockton University is the anchor of this quiet pocket of South Jersey. Set within the protected Pinelands National Reserve, the sprawling Galloway campus feels like a nature retreat, with scenic walking trails, pine forests, and Lake Fred woven right between classroom buildings and student housing. It gives the surrounding neighborhood a laid-back, wooded feel where outdoor recreation and campus events are a regular part of local life.

For a change of pace, the university also operates an Atlantic City campus located right next to the beach and boardwalk. A free shuttle connects Galloway's quiet woods to the city's oceanfront views, student residences, and cultural venues like the Noyes Arts Garage. Having both the peaceful Pinelands and a coastal downtown just a short ride apart gives locals and students easy access to two completely different South Jersey environments.