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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1680

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 595
560640
MathMid: 595
560630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2126

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

87%

Positive

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
10 Years$67,541

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
vs 2024
Forbes
#299
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Ramapo Rowdies

Athletic teamsBasketballVolleyball championshipBasketball schedule

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1889, he had a second mansion built on the property for one of his daughters.
  • In 1968, the New Jersey Department of Higher Education authorized establishing a new state college in Bergen County, due to its increasing population and suburbanization.
  • ^ Henry Bischoff, A History of Ramapo College of New Jersey: The First Quarter Century – 1971–1996 (Mahwah: Ramapo College of New Jersey,1997).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia26 mi
EWR Newark Liberty27 mi
SWF New York Stewart29 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
New York, NY27 mi · ~47 min drive
Hartford, CT91 mi · ~2h 38m drive
Providence, RI152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Albany, NY111 mi · ~3h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Rochester, NY227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Buffalo, NY272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Pittsburgh, PA308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Harrisburg, PA153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
Newark, NJ24 mi · ~42 min drive
Trenton, NJ67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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