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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey, founded in 1969, is a public, coeducational institution. Its 300-acre campus is located in Mahwah, 32 miles from Newark and 35 miles from New York City.

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ

Tuition & Fees

$14,678

$24,229

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
52%
400-499
14%
700-800
7%
600-699
24%
500-599
53%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
47%
400-499
32%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
32%
18-23
42%
12-17
13%
6-11
1%
30-36
4%
24-29
41%
18-23
38%
12-17
17%
30-36
9%
24-29
40%
18-23
43%
12-17
8%
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

1

teacher

16

students

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,808
Declined + 2,523
Total Received 7,331
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Public

5,574

undergraduate students

568

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 2884
ACT 2591

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School Facts

Ramapo College of New Jersey, founded in 1969, is a public, coeducational institution. Its 300-acre campus is located in Mahwah, 32 miles from Newark and 35 miles from New York City.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,142
Established in 1969
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council)

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Mahwah, NJ

300-acre campus in Mahwah (population: 26,759), 25 miles from Newark and 35 miles from New York City. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Newark. School operates transportation to bus and train terminals.

Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
45%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
67%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
14 fraternities 5% of male students
 
12 sororities 2% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
77%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
52%
400-499
14%
700-800
7%
600-699
24%
500-599
53%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
47%
400-499
32%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
32%
18-23
42%
12-17
13%
6-11
1%
30-36
4%
24-29
41%
18-23
38%
12-17
17%
30-36
9%
24-29
40%
18-23
43%
12-17
8%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline December 15 (priority deadline)
February 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,808
Declined + 2,523
Total Received 7,331

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Peter Rice
Director of Admissions
P: 800 9-RAMAPO
F: 201 684-7964
admissions@ramapo.edu

Financial Aid

53%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$11,302

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,171
Room $8,850
Board $3,990
Additional fees $2,507
Books & supplies $1,593
Total $29,111
Average Financial Aid - $11,302
Total with Avg. Aid $17,809

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,275,771
State $6,795,311
Institutional $1,401,126
Other external
Total $15,472,208

Non-need-based

Federal
State $360,872
Institutional $8,915,430
Other external $585,983
Total $9,862,285

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 201 684-7549
F: 201 684-7085
finaid@ramapo.edu

Financial Aid Officer

F. Shawn O'Neil
Director of Financial Aid
foneill@ramapo.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

ballroom dancing, basketball, bass fishing, cardio hiking, cardio kickboxing, cardio sculpt, CrossFit/weight training, dodgeball, ice hockey, lacrosse, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spinning, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Directors

Harold Crocker (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Kathleen Finnegan (women's)
Associate Director Of Athletics/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), ECAC, Great Northeast Athletic Conference, New Jersey Athletic Conference, Metropolitan Conference, Skyline Conference
Mascot
Roadrunner
School colors
maroon and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Acting
Africana Studies
American Studies
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Lab Science
Communication Arts
Computer Science
Contemporary Arts
Design/Technical Theatre
Digital Film Making
Directing/Stage Management
Drawing/Painting
Economics
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Electronic Art/Animation
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Finance
Global Communications/Media
History
Information Technology Management
Integrated Science Studies
International Business
International Studies
Journalism
Law/Society
Liberal Studies
Literature
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Imaging Science
Music
Music Industry
Music Performance
Music Production
Music Studies
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Nursing Administration
Photography
Political Science
Professional Communications
Psychology
Sculpture
Social Science
Social Science/Justice
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language
Special Education
Sustainability
Theatre
Theatre Studies
Visual Art
Visual Communication Design
Writing
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Vocational Arts

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry

6,142

total students

95%

in-state

5%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

5,574
students

Female
56%
3,148

Male
44%
2,426

9%

568
students

Female
75%
427

Male
25%
141

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

4,870
students

Female
56%
2,719

Male
44%
2,151

13%

704
students

Female
61%
429

Male
39%
275

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

80%

Transfer applicants accepted

57%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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