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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a medium, public institution located in Mahwah, nj. Founded in 1969, Ramapo College of New Jersey offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 4,611 undergraduates
cost $15,363 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Ramapo College of New Jersey? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 70.5%
SAT score average 1214
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
190 days away Early Decision date

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December
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ramapo College of New Jersey is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Social Work
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,363
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,528
Books & supplies $1,594
Other expenses $2,264
Cost of attendance* $34,749
Average financial aid package $11,905
Estimated cost $22,844 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,373
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,528
Books & supplies $1,594
Other expenses $2,264
Cost of attendance* $44,759
Average financial aid package $11,905
Estimated cost $32,854 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ramapo College of New Jersey has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,611, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

5,521

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ramapo College of New Jersey, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680
phone 201-684-7305
address www.ramapo.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ramapo College of New Jersey to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in Mahwah, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey? 

The acceptance rate for Ramapo College of New Jersey is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

The average high school GPA for Ramapo College of New Jersey students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ramapo College of New Jersey?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ramapo College of New Jersey including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,996.

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