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Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Mahwah, NJ

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Located in Mahwah, NJ, Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,898 undergraduates. Ramapo College of New Jersey is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $115,174/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range1130–1300
ACT range22–30
Undergrads4,898
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineDec 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$29,483
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$67,541

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$68,806/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$68,904/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$83,004/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,306/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$56,894/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$115,174/yr
Information Science/Studies$82,529/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$53,085/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$103,534/yr
History
History$57,820/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$56,712/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,005/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,710/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$58,371/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,195/yr
Political Science and Government$63,853/yr
Sociology$55,161/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$60,757/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$44,565/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$43,063/yr
Music$41,659/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,615
Typical room charge$9,300
Typical board charge$4,622

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?

Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Admitted students at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically score between 1130–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Admitted students at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically score between 22–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Ramapo College of New Jersey cost?

Ramapo College of New Jersey's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,483 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo College of New Jersey's earliest deadline is Dec 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Ramapo College of New Jersey require students to live on campus?

No -- Ramapo College of New Jersey doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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