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Ramapo College of New Jersey

#1402 in US ranking Mahwah, NJ
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,241
Tuition & fees
$16,777
Avg. aid
$12,714
Receiving aid
85%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
1130–1300
ACT range
22–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
Median salary
$47,485
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo's recurring campus programming includes new-student welcome activities and Homecoming. These events give different groups - new students, current students, and alumni - opportunities to gather outside ordinary coursework.

Welcome programming typically introduces students to campus resources and ways to get involved. Homecoming centers on reconnecting the college community and may involve athletic and social events. Student organizations and academic units also organize cultural programs, performances, and talks during the year. Because calendars and event formats change, students should use the current events schedule rather than assume a particular activity happens every semester.

What are the student housing and dining options at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo offers college-operated, coeducational housing, including residence-hall and apartment-style options. Living on campus is a choice available to eligible undergraduates, not evidence that every applicant will receive a preferred room or building.

Housing options include traditional first-year settings and other residential communities suited to different stages of study. Applicants should check the current housing application, deposit, assignment timeline, and any first-year or continuing-student eligibility rules. Residence-hall access is electronically controlled, and housing has high-speed internet access.

Campus dining includes meal-plan options and places to purchase food. The right plan depends on residence assignment and how often a student expects to eat on campus; commuters should compare available plans with paying for individual meals. Because housing and dining contracts can carry separate deadlines and terms, students should review those documents alongside their financial aid offer rather than relying on a single published room-and-board estimate.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Ramapo College of New Jersey Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
20:1
Undergraduates living on campus
37%
Campus size
300 acres

Ramapo College of New Jersey Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Ramapo College of New Jersey Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons and the George T. Potter Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Ramapo College of New Jersey Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Ramapo College of New Jersey Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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