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IPEDS ID: 186201
OPE ID: 00934400
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Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1680
General information:  (201) 684-7500 x7500
Website:  www.ramapo.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  5,847 (5,561 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  18 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.ramapo.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aidwww.ramapo.edu/academics/FinancialAid/index.html
Apply Onlinewww.ramapo.edu/admissions/applications.html
Mission Statement
  www.ramapo.edu/about/mission/index.html
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$10,765$9,965$9,496
Out-of-state$17,475$15,536$14,806
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,950$9,590$9,140
Other$2,250$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and board$8,870$8,870$8,400
Other$5,200$5,200$5,200
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,450$4,450$4,450
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
On Campus$25,165$22,755$21,836
Off Campus$26,035$25,235$24,296
Off Campus with Family$16,415$15,615$15,146
Out-of-state
On Campus$31,875$28,326$27,146
Off Campus$32,745$30,806$29,606
Off Campus with Family$23,125$21,186$20,456
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$44,959,679
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant972
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 74% Did not receive aid: 26%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 34% Federal: 20% Pell: 20% Other Federal: 19% State/Local: 25% Institutional: 21%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $11,085 Federal: $4,275 Pell: $3,074 Other Federal: $1,258 State/Local: $4,516 Institutional: $8,663
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 58% Federal: 57% Non-federal: 15%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $6,881 Federal: $3,649 Non-federal: $12,556
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
  • All state grants include: Distinguished scholars, Urban Scholars, EOF, TAG, NJ Voc Rehab. Institutional Grants include: Study Abroad, Presidential Tuition/Fees/Housing, Meal Plan, NJ Scholarship, Merit Awards, Ramapo College Grant, Housing Incentive. Loans include: Stafford, Perkins, NJ Class, Alternative Loans
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment5,847
Undergraduate enrollment5,561
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment621
Graduate enrollment286
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 90% Part-time: 10%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 41% Female: 59%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 5% Black or African American: 6% Hispanic/Latino: 9% White: 77% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 3%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 87% 25 and over: 13% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 95% Out-of-state: 3% Foreign countries: 2% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 4% Part-time: 96%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants4,9831,9263,057
Percent admitted49%52%47%
Percent admitted who enrolled37%38%36%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2007 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT89899%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading490600
SAT Math510620
SAT Writing500600
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 86%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 51 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 70% Transfer-out rate: 15%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 44% 6-year: 66% 8-year: 69%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 62% Female: 75%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 50% Black or African American: 72% Hispanic/Latino: 54% White: 73% (!)Non-resident alien: 65%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization6-
Area Studies, Other22-
Category total28-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry9-
Bioinformatics6-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General66-
Category total81-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting53-
Business Administration and Management, General1526
International Business/Trade/Commerce17-
Category total2226
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric133-
Category total133-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General14-
Information Science/Studies29-
Category total43-
Education
Education, Other-84
Category total-84
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Comparative Literature82-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
Category total85-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth1-
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)10122
Category total10222
History
History, General64-
Category total64-
Legal professions and studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other69-
Category total69-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies15-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-4
Category total154
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General22-
Category total22-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences3-
Category total3-
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science6-
Environmental Studies13-
Category total19-
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General3-
Physics, General4-
Category total7-
Psychology
Psychology, General167-
Category total167-
Public administration and social service professions
Social Work29-
Category total29-
Social sciences
Economics, General12-
Political Science and Government, General26-
Sociology20-
Category total58-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General23-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General15-
Intermedia/Multimedia31-
Music, General18-
Category total87-
Grand total1,234116
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (without football) MenWomen
Baseball39–
Basketball1818
Field Hockey–21
Lacrosse–17
Soccer3232
Softball–23
Swimming1221
Tennis912
Track and Field, Indoor3618
Track and Field, Outdoor3122
Track and Field, X-Country1314
Volleyball2914
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1975 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs(!)12/1/2007 -  Accredited
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs(!)12/1/2007 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession110
Drug law violations4108
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession010
Drug law violations498
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible1245
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery100
Aggravated assault100
Burglary191911
Motor vehicle theft052
Arson018
  • SEX OFFENSES FORCIBLE: In most incidents, the victim was acquainted with the perpetrator. ARSON: It should be noted that the increased reporting of arsons for this reporting year is due to a requirement by the New Jersey State Fire Marshal's Office to report all incidents involving the burning of paper and posters on bulletin boards and doors causing minimal to no damage. In the past, such incidents were classified by the Mahwah Police Department as Criminal Damage under the NJ State Criminal Code.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible1134
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault100
Burglary1285
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson017
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
Direct Subsidized$4,123
Direct Unsubsidized$3,916
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.9%3.1%2.0%
Number in default282918
Number in repayment938915897
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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