Ramapo College of New Jersey

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,621
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Mahwah, New Jersey, Ramapo is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ramapo College of New Jersey is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Ramapo boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,952

Cost of attendance at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,694

Cost of attendance at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Ramapo College of New Jersey received on average $12,018 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,018

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	294	30%	$5,249	$1,543,071
Other Federal Grant	300	30%	$5,415	$1,624,547
State Grant/Scholarships	285	29%	$6,774	$1,930,627
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	385	39%	$7,934	$3,054,513
Total Grant & Scholarships	550	55%	$12,018	$6,609,687

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ramapo College of New Jersey students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 71.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.3%.

71.7%

asian 71.4% 60 students
African American 54.8% 23 students
white 73.6% 451 students
unknown 65.5% 38 students
hispanic 71.1% 69 students
International Students 68.0% 17 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ramapo College of New Jersey provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ramapo College of New Jersey offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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