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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Ramapo College of New Jersey admits about 7 in 10 applicants (71%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 63% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 53%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled13 of 100 · 1,126 students
Admitted, went elsewhere58 of 100 · 5,215
Not admitted29 of 100 · 2,635

The funnel

Applied
8,976
Admitted
6,341
Enrolled
1,126

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (70% and 71%).

$65 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

18%

Yield

18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college18%
18%
← 5%higher than 41% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college71%
71%
← More selectivemore selective than 63% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Ramapo College of New Jersey reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 25% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Ramapo College of New Jersey
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1215 on the SAT, 45 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1130–1300median 1210
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing580–650median 620
500600700800
Math550–650median 590
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

25%

submitted SAT

2%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1215
1215
← 900higher than 62% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)