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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Ramapo College of New Jersey Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high 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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.47Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Ramapo College of New Jersey SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1130-1300Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 550
- Composite 1130
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 650
- Composite 1300
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Ramapo College of New Jersey ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 18
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 30
- Composite 30
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
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
153Applicants 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
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.
GPA calculator: Ramapo College of New Jersey GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026