63%

Acceptance Rate

$12,020

Avg.Financial Aid

009344

FAFSA Code

Ramapo College Of New Jersey

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.ramapo.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,174

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

2.02E+13

Address

505 Ramapo Valley Rd

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Ramapo College of New Jersey at the 341st position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Mar

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    63%

  • SAT Range

    1050 - 1240

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    21 - 26

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $65

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to RCNJ is easy. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at RCNJ. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1030-1230, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1680, or call (201) 684-7500 x7500.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $16,528

  • Average Annual Cost

    $11,902

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,593

  • Other Fees

    $2,472

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,450

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,155

Total One Year Cost

$31,572

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to RCNJ are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $38,133 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

88%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$23

Faculty Overview

48%

Male Professors

52%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    225 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    142 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    140 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    118 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    92 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    85 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    78 Graduates

  • Social Work

    78 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    92 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    85 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    78 Graduates

  • Social Work

    78 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    48 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    45 Graduates

  • Music

    44 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    38 Graduates

  • Legal Professions and Studies, Othe...

    37 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    33 Graduates

  • History

    32 Graduates

  • Sociology

    27 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    22 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    19 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    13 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    12 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    10 Graduates

  • International Business

    10 Graduates

  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...

    8 Graduates

  • Physics

    8 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    6 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    6 Graduates

  • Economics

    6 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    4 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    3 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    2 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    1 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,609

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time / Part-time

86% / 14%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

63%

Unknown

4%

Black

5%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

0%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

4%

Out Of State

94%

In State

2%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$88,598 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

47%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,650/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,800/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,800/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Roadrunner

School Colors

maroon and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

163

Total Female Athletes

166

Intramural Sports

21

Sports Club

2

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,840 per year. The average meal plan at RCNJ costs around $3,800 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At RCNJ, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 44% male and 56% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$53,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,000 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$208 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

56%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,020

Students Receiving Federal Grants

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,107

Students Receiving State Aid

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,575

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,276

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$17,069

$30K - $48K

$13,127

$48K - $75K

$6,999

$75K - $110K

$1,471

> $110K

$1,846

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$13,146,783

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$10,740,555

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at RCNJ to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,254, whereas the financial aid is $7,908. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $6,353 and institutional aid worth $7,908. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at RCNJ based on students' financial needs add up to $13,146,783 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $10,740,555.

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