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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Suburb · 4,898 students
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$18,173
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$67,541
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Mahwah, New Jersey, Ramapo College of New Jersey is highly regarded for its "public liberal arts" mission, which delivers the individualized attention and small class sizes of a private college at a public institution's value. The college is particularly renowned for its top-tier nursing program, the AACSB-accredited Anisfield School of Business, and an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes undergraduate research and hands-on learning. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy a close-knit, active campus culture characterized by highly-ranked, modern suite-style residence halls and easy access to New York City, which lies just 30 miles away and serves as a vital hub for student internships and career opportunities.

Wikipedia:Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is a public liberal arts college in Mahwah, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. As of the fall 2021 semester, there were a total of 5,732 students enrolled at the college, including 576 graduate students and 11 doctorate students.

Location
Mahwah, NJ, 07430-1680 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
24 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$16,777$27,708
Housing & food (on campus)$17,102$17,102
Books & supplies$1,226$1,226
Cost of attendance$29,483$40,414 est.
Average net price$18,173Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$27,708
In-state: $16,777
Housing & food (on campus)$17,102
Books & supplies$1,226
Cost of attendance$40,414 est.
In-state: $29,483
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,173
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,008
$30–48k
$10,708
$48–75k
$18,074
$75–110k
$22,949
$110k+
$26,008
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
17%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
69% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 11% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$53,872
10 yrs after entry$67,541
Debt
Median at graduation$21,000
Monthly payment$223
Middle 50% owe$9k–$27k
90th percentile$30,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1211
R 580–650 · M 550–650
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 22–30 · E 22–27 · M 18–30
SAT middle 50%: 1130–1300
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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$68,011
Independent
14%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
51%
Hispanic
27%
Black
6%
Asian
10%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$53,872
After 10 yrs
$67,541
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing126
Psychology, General91
Communication and Media Studies86
Business/Commerce, General86
Biology, General80
Marketing80
Social Work68
Social Sciences, General61
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods55
Accounting and Related Services53
Finance and Financial Management Services45
Computer and Information Sciences, General43
Natural Resources Conservation and Research32
Music29
Information Science/Studies25
Sociology22
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$12,502/mo
Teaching spend
$14,181
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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