Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1680
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1190
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Ramapo Rowdies
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
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