Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
70.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,173
Sticker price $29,483
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,541
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
70.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,553
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,530
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,012
Yield (admitted who enroll)
18%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
74%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
72%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–650
SAT math, middle 50%
550–650
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
5% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$9,008
Family income $30–48k$10,708
Family income $48–75k$18,074
Family income $75–110k$22,949
Family income $110k+$26,008
Full sticker price (per year)
$29,483
Tuition & fees – in-state
$16,777
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$27,708
Median debt at graduation
$21,000
Students with federal loans
38%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$45,619
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,541

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,898
Graduate students
537
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White51%
Hispanic27%
Asian9.9%
Black6.3%
Unknown4.5%
International0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing25%
Health Professions10%
Social Sciences9.2%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.8%
Psychology7.0%
Computer & Information Sciences6.5%
Communication & Journalism6.1%
Public Administration & Social Services6.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Cindy R. Jebb
Main phone
(201) 684-7500
Address
505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.