B
Good
Score: 65/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Ramapo College of New Jersey

4-Year Public
📍 Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
Ramapo College of New Jersey campus, Mahwah, NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey campus, Mahwah, NJ. Photo: Lindseyd6694, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,521
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
$17,348
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Ramapo College of New Jersey ▼

0% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$726,026
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,200
1-Year Change
+6.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ramapo College of New Jersey, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$67,541
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,872
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,000
Median debt at graduation
69.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,211
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
28.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$69,363$115,174+25%#64 of 459#119$21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$95,153$103,534+16%#110 of 966#379$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$66,615$83,004+9%#213 of 796#443$23,250
Information Science/Studies$49,568$82,529-3%#78 of 148#108$22,250
Economics—$75,195-9%#226 of 368#298—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,197$70,306+3%#369 of 1176#763$22,263
Biology$33,988$68,904+20%#114 of 841#330$20,750
Area Studies—$68,806+22%#13 of 70#25—
Political Science and Government$36,050$63,853+1%#229 of 565#410$21,003
Fine and Studio Arts$44,529$60,757+47%#8 of 423#24$22,791
Social Work$31,210$58,371+13%#73 of 420#289$20,750
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$22,629$58,005+5%#93 of 265#181$18,250
History$33,145$57,820+14%#82 of 459#234$21,500
Communication and Media Studies$31,966$56,894+1%#247 of 660#481$23,074
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,331$56,712+7%#148 of 476#324$25,000
Sociology$34,034$55,161+5%#161 of 462#329$19,992
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$31,622$53,085+6%#38 of 90#57$22,925
Psychology$26,362$51,710+2%#412 of 1027#832$21,370
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$15,372$44,565+12%#57 of 255#139$15,000
Visual and Performing Arts—$43,063+3%#30 of 68#52$22,719
Social Sciences$43,047————$24,050
Music$23,127$41,659-3%#162 of 268#216$21,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Ramapo College of New Jersey Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $726,026
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,200/mo — vs ~$1,189/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10974 (4.4% cap, Sloatsburg)

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🏆 Where Ramapo College of New Jersey Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Nursing Science
of 27 schools
#7
Communication and Media Studies, Other
of 20 schools
#21
Social Sciences, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,978 $26,388
Room $10,702
Board $4,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,750 $45,160

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
$17,348
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,142
$30,001 - $48,000$12,761
$48,001 - $75,000$18,536
$75,001 - $110,000$25,667
$110,001+$26,671

Student Demographics

5,521
Total Students
59%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)
0%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 24%
Black 6%
Asian 10%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 60%
Off-Campus (Renters) 0%
With Family 39%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~22 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Tuition at Ramapo College of New Jersey is $15,978 for in-state students and $26,388 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,348.
What is the graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Ramapo College of New Jersey a good school?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has a total enrollment of 5,521 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Yes! Approximately 0% of students at Ramapo College of New Jersey live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 22 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology