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Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Requirements

Mahwah, New Jersey

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Chances of getting into Ramapo College of New Jersey

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for Ramapo College of New Jersey
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is 70%.  It ranks #8 in New Jersey for lowest rate of acceptance. Ramapo College of New Jersey is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 4,858 out of 6,930 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 36 percent on standardized admission tests. Ramapo College of New Jersey typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Ramapo College of New Jersey application fee is $65 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ramapo College of New Jersey you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Ramapo College of New Jersey SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1100-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1100
SAT Scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Ramapo College of New Jersey score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1100-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Ramapo College of New Jersey admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >82%
1190 to 1280 Avg + 70%-82%
1100 to 1190 Avg - 55%-70%
1010 to 1100 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1010 Low <39%
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Ramapo College of New Jersey ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Ramapo College of New Jersey
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Ramapo College of New Jersey is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Ramapo College of New Jersey regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Ramapo College of New Jersey admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >82%
26 to 29 Avg + 70%-82%
23 to 26 Avg - 55%-70%
20 to 23 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 20 Low <39%
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Ramapo College of New Jersey GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.47
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ramapo College of New Jersey was 3.47 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in New Jersey for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Ramapo College of New Jersey students
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

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Ramapo College of New Jersey admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,256 2,674 6,930
Accepted 3,032 1,826 4,858
Acceptance Rate 71% 68% 70%
Enrolled 547 353 900
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 19% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

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

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
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ramapo College of New Jersey
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186201 IPEDS survey data for Ramapo College of New Jersey.

FAQs

Does Ramapo College of New Jersey prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Ramapo College of New Jersey. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Ramapo College of New Jersey?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1280. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.