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Public, 4-Year
Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NJ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$15,978

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

73.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

70.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$67,541

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Mahwah, NJ. With a competitive tuition profile of $15,978, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing560 – 640
20025th–75th percentile800
Math560 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Transfer-Out Rate16.5%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$63,912

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$37,541

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$311,498

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$686,908

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Ramapo College of New Jersey is $21,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
57.6%
42.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
54.5%
Hispanic
25.2%
Asian
10.5%
Black
6.2%
Unknown
2.2%
International
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$15,978

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,142
$30k - $48k$12,761
$48k - $75k$18,536
$75k+$25,667

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,000
Pell Grant Recipients26.7%
Using Federal Loans39.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment72.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

87.1%

Success

70.7%

In-State Cost

$15,978

Age 25+ Students

9.3%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,577 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mahwah (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mahwah (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.