Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Requirements

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Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Overview

Ramapo College of New Jersey admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 70.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (B+) and SAT 1130-1300 / ACT 22-30. Ramapo College of New Jersey is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ramapo College of New Jersey Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.6%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Ramapo College of New Jersey

Acceptance Rate

The Ramapo College of New Jersey acceptance rate is 70.6%. Last year, 6,341 of 8,976 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey and can you get accepted?

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Ramapo College of New Jersey typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ramapo College of New Jersey GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.47

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically have around a 3.47 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Ramapo College of New Jersey is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #8 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Ramapo College of New Jersey freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 14.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.2% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.9% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.1% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Ramapo College of New Jersey SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1130-1300

Freshmen who sent SAT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1130
SAT 25th percentile scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1300
SAT 75th percentile scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1130–1300) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. Ramapo College of New Jersey ranks #10 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1130 to 1300

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Ramapo College of New Jersey is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Ramapo College of New Jersey
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1300+ Above 75th >82%
1220 to 1300 Avg + 72%-82%
1130 to 1220 Avg - 56%-72%
Below 1130 Below mid-50 <56%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ramapo College of New Jersey ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 18
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 30
  • Composite 30
ACT 75th percentile scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 22–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Ramapo College of New Jersey places #11 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Ramapo College of New Jersey
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
30+ Above 75th >82%
26 to 30 Avg + 71%-82%
22 to 26 Avg - 56%-71%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <56%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Ramapo College of New Jersey admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,508 3,468 8,976
Accepted 3,919 2,422 6,341
Acceptance Rate 71% 70% 71%
Enrolled 688 438 1,126
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 18% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ramapo College of New Jersey application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

153

Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey is $65.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1130-1300); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186201.

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Last updated: August 2026