Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey · Public
Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 70% of 9,784 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1145–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 72% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Ramapo College of New Jersey
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Application deadlines
Ramapo College of New Jersey’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts the Common App fee waiver. Ramapo College of New Jersey asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ramapo College of New Jersey’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 84% (86 of 103), compared with 70% for all applicants.
Ramapo College of New Jersey offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,355 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 238 took it, and 68 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Ramapo College of New Jersey rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA. 16% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,750 in-state and $45,160 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,348 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate?
Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 70% of applicants: 6,874 of 9,784 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Ramapo College of New Jersey’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Ramapo College of New Jersey?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1145 to 1280, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Ramapo College of New Jersey’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Ramapo College of New Jersey require?
Besides the application and transcript, Ramapo College of New Jersey asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Ramapo College of New Jersey have supplemental essays?
No. Ramapo College of New Jersey has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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