At a glance
Average net price
$18,173
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
69.8%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
4,898
In-state tuition
$16,777
Out-of-state tuition
$27,708
Cost of attendance
$29,483
Median earnings (10y)
$67,541
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,211
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 83.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), business (26%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health11%
- Business26%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences28%
- Business25.6%~1,251 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions10.9%~534 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences9.1%~448 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~408 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~360 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.7%~330 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.9%~291 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.4%~265 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~252 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~213 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~100 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.9%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.7%~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.2%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 247 | $74,265 | $26,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 186 | $28,354 | $24,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 184 | $34,335 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 178 | $31,898 | $23,250 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 161 | $45,221 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 152 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | — | $25,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 125 | $36,090 | $24,491 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 107 | $54,158 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 96 | $54,973 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 94 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 82 | $93,018 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 80 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 80 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 67 | $66,440 | $25,000 |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 61 | $62,187 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 58 | $25,913 | $18,274 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 51 | $23,309 | $23,541 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 51 | $42,352 | $24,848 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 50 | $44,629 | $26,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 47 | $31,525 | $20,750 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $25,926 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 46 | $27,925 | $24,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 32 | $71,841 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 28 | $30,326 | $20,631 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | $21,370 | $20,620 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 11 | $35,032 | $27,625 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a mid-sized institution located in Mahwah, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,898 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ramapo College of New Jersey — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,173 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,777 for in-state students and $27,708 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,483 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 69.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,541 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ramapo College of New Jersey confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), business (26% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,211. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Mahwah, New Jersey (suburb), Ramapo College of New Jersey draws students from across New Jersey and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ramapo College of New Jersey
Q.How much does Ramapo College of New Jersey cost?
The average net price at Ramapo College of New Jersey is $18,173 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,483.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has a 6-year graduation rate of 69.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ramapo College of New Jersey graduate earns $67,541 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Published tuition is $16,777 in-state and $27,708 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ramapo College of New Jersey located?
Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in Mahwah, New Jersey (ZIP 07430).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ramapo College of New Jersey at their official website.