Ramapo College of New Jersey — College Profile

About

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Mahwah, New Jersey, Ramapo College of New Jersey is highly regarded for its "public liberal arts" mission, which delivers the individualized attention and small class sizes of a private college at a public institution's value. The college is particularly renowned for its top-tier nursing program, the AACSB-accredited Anisfield School of Business, and an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes undergraduate research and hands-on learning. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy a close-knit, active campus culture characterized by highly-ranked, modern suite-style residence halls and easy access to New York City, which lies just 30 miles away and serves as a vital hub for student internships and career opportunities.

Wikipedia:Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is a public liberal arts college in Mahwah, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. As of the fall 2021 semester, there were a total of 5,732 students enrolled at the college, including 576 graduate students and 11 doctorate students.

Location

Mahwah, NJ, 07430-1680 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

HPN · Westchester

24 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$29,483

Out-of-state COA

$40,414

Avg net price

$18,173

Room & board

$17,102

In-state tuition

$16,777

Out-of-state tuition

$27,708

Books & supplies

$1,226/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$9,008

$30–48k

$10,708

$48–75k

$18,074

$75–110k

$22,949

$110k+

$26,008

Admissions

Admit rate

71%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1211

Reading 580–650

Math 550–650

ACT midpoint

Composite 22–30

English 22–27

Math 18–30

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

71%

4-yr on-time completion

57%

1st-yr retention

84%

Transfer-out rate

17%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

69%

Transferred

19%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

11%

Median earnings (6yr)

$53,872

Median earnings (10yr)

$67,541

Median debt

$21,000

Monthly loan payment

$223

Debt range (25th–75th)

$9,012–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$30,750

Student Body

Men 42%Women 58%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

28%

First-generation

31%

Median family income

$68,011

Independent students

14%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

51%

Hispanic

27%

Black

Asian

10%

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$53,872

10 years after entry

$67,541

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing126

Psychology, General91

Communication and Media Studies86

Business/Commerce, General86

Biology, General80

Marketing80

Social Work68

Social Sciences, General61

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods55

Accounting and Related Services53

Finance and Financial Management Services45

Computer and Information Sciences, General43

Natural Resources Conservation and Research32

Music29

Information Science/Studies25

Sociology22

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Institutional

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$12,502/mo

Instructional spend/student

$14,181