Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public liberal arts and professional studies institution of the New Jersey system of higher education.
A 300-acre campus at 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey (Bergen County), one mile from the intersection of Routes 17, 202 and 287.
Established in 1969 as a state-supported, co-educational, four-year College of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in 1975. Reaccredited in 1981, 1990 and 2000. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Chemistry Program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Teacher Certification program is approved by the State of New Jersey.
Ramapo College is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector.
In fall 2007, nearly 5,700 students attended Ramapo College, including 301 graduate students and 153 undergraduate international students.
Ramapo has 197 full-time faculty, of which 95 percent have doctorate or terminal degrees. This faculty is supplemented by adjunct specialists and other visiting scholars.
Organized into five interdisciplinary schools offering more than 40 programs, the Public College’s offerings are complemented by lectures, performances, and off-campus experiences. Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences, as well as in professional studies programs such as nursing and social work. Three programs are offered leading to a master’s degree: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of Science in Educational Technology, and a Master’s of Science in Nursing. The college also offers a physician assistant (B.S./M.S.) and physical therapy (B.S./M.S.) with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; a B.S./graduate degree program in chemistry with Rutgers University; a B.S./Doctor of Chiropractic with New York Chiropractic College; a B.S./D.D.S. and a B.S./D.M.D. with the New York University College of Dentistry and UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School; a B.S./Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with SUNY State College of Optometry; and a B.S./Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (D.O.) through UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM).
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (New Jersey Athletic Conference) Baseball (New Jersey Athletic Conference) Track (New Jersey Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 8,792 | $ 13,709 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,091 | $ 11,008 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,701 | $ 2,701 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,483 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,790 | 28% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,679 | 29% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,027 | 49% | |
Any Aid: |
51% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 41% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 620 |
| Application Fee: | $ 55.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |