# Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public college in Mahwah, NJ with 4,898 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1211 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,382 per year ($8,185 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,282 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 71% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,553 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,530 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,241 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,382 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $8,185 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,107 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,045 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,753 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,683 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,898 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,282 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What Ramapo College of New Jersey considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

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

Ramapo College of New Jersey admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1211.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.

**Is Ramapo College of New Jersey test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey?**

In Fall 2023, 7,553 students applied to Ramapo College of New Jersey and 5,530 were admitted; 1,012 enrolled.

**Does Ramapo College of New Jersey consider legacy status?**

No. Ramapo College of New Jersey reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Ramapo College of New Jersey require an essay?**

Ramapo College of New Jersey reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Ramapo College of New Jersey cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $30,241 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,382.

**What is Ramapo College of New Jersey's graduation rate?**

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 186201. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
