Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution. Founded in 1870, it adopted coeducation in 1972. The school ranks in the top five percent among the nation''s technological universities as it continues to educate future leaders and innovators. Each undergraduate program - business, engineering, science, computer science and the humanities - follows a broad-based course curriculum taught by distinguished faculty. The 9:1 student-faculty ratio enables personal attention and growth. Students can combine their classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative education, internships or research opportunities to enhance their prestigious Stevens education. Located in one of the United States'' most desirable towns, Hoboken, New Jersey, Stevens is just minutes from exciting New York City. Its 55-acre campus is adjacent to the Hudson River.