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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ·Public·4,664 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,300 within 10 years.

73%
Accept
4,664
Students
$20,360
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$56,300
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public institution located in Mahwah, New Jersey with approximately 4,664 undergraduate students enrolled. Ramapo College of New Jersey has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,360 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $56,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) is a public liberal arts college in Mahwah, New Jersey. 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. The school has a "somewhat selective" acceptance rate.

This is a strong option for New Jersey students looking for an affordable public college experience — with just $15,000 in median debt at graduation and a net price of around $20,360/year, the financial profile is genuinely reasonable. The 87% freshman retention rate signals that students who arrive tend to stick around, and median earnings of $56,300 a decade out are respectable for a regional public school. The 72% graduation rate is worth watching — not alarming, but worth asking admissions what support is in place to help students finish.

Founded
1969
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing25%
Health Professions11%
Social Sciences8%
Psychology8%
Biological Sciences7%
Communications7%
Computer Science6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ron Cephas JonesGrace Helbig

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1190
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile630

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,388
Avg Net Price
$20,360
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
87%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White55%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino25%
Asian11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,664 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ramapo College of New Jersey

505 Ramapo Valley Rd

Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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