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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1680

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public institution in Mahwah with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,541 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,360.

Established
1969
Mascot
RockyRickyFledge
Type
Public liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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73%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
4,664Students
16:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$67,541Earnings 10yr
$20,360Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ramapo College of New Jersey Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 595
560640
MathMid: 595
560630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,978
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,388
Room & Board$15,834
Books & Supplies$1,226
Total Cost of Attendance$30,176
Average Net Price$20,360
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,142
$30–48K$12,761
$48–75K$18,536
$75–110K$25,667
$110K+$26,671

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,360

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

34

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,664
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 6%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 11%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.9%
Freshman Retention87.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,872
8 Years$59,937
10 Years$67,541

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,000
Men
$59,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
Forbes
#299

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Ramapo Rowdies

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
27 mi(47 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
94 mi(163 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
183 mi(317 min)

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