About Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
6,174
Website
www.ramapo.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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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
1st Mar
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
1050 - 1240
ACT Range
21 - 26
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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
$16,528
Average Annual Cost
$11,902
Books And Supplies
$1,593
Other Fees
$2,472
Room And Board
$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
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
88%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$23
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
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
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,609
Socio-Economic Diversity
25%
Part-time
14%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
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.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$53,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$208 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$12,020
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,107
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,575
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$9,276
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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