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About Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public university in Mahwah, NJ, known for its public liberal arts, test optional, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Ramapo College of New Jersey is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 850 students each year. Ramapo College of New Jersey is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1140–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Ramapo College of New Jersey offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,436 per year; the sticker price of $44,016 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Ramapo College of New Jersey acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1205
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1140 – 1270 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 22 – 30

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ED advantage at Ramapo College of New Jersey: ED acceptance rate is 83% vs 70% regular decision, more than double. If Ramapo College of New Jerseyis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Essay Strategy
Ramapo weights essays at a solid 3 out of 4, so use your personal statement to speak directly to why their interdisciplinary school structure, where you pick a school like American and International Studies or Contemporary Arts, fits your specific academic interests. Generic essays about wanting a small college will not stand out here.
Application Strategy
Ramapo is organized into five schools rather than traditional departments, so research which school you are applying into and name specific faculty, programs, or initiatives within that school in your application materials to show you understand how Ramapo actually works.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Ramapo College of New Jersey actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$9.0k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$10.7k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$18.1k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$22.9k
110k+~$44k/yr$26.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,040
Undergrad Enrollment
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