Instead, institutions receive star ratings that recognize colleges providing exceptional educational value based on measurable student outcomes and affordability. The annual rankings evaluate colleges and universities nationwide using 25 measures of educational quality, affordability and alumni success. Stockton has consistently earned national recognition for its focus on student success, affordability and social mobility. Last year, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Stockton among the Top 50 public universities nationally for its graduation rates of Pell Grant-eligible students. In addition to being include in Money magazine’s list, Stockton has also been recognized by other national publications, including U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, the Wall Street Journal and the Princeton Review.