Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College is NJ's smallest public college and also NJ's most beautiful college, as ranked by CondeNast Traveler, in the Top 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in the USA! Ramapo believes success comes from learning, thinking and living boldly. We want to awaken your curiosity with our commitment to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning as well as international and intercultural understanding. We put an emphasis on collaborative teaching and individualized attention from faculty who are here to teach and mentor you.

At Ramapo, you're encouraged to raise your own voice. Small class sizes - 1 on 1 attention from start to finish - and affordability are at our core. You're empowered to make bold thinking a mindset and bold action a lifestyle. We pride ourselves on our energy, our optimism and our willingness to embrace the new - and our students are known for the the same.

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Cultural Studies
  • Data Science
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

You are more than a grade or test score. While the average GPA is a 3.4, our holistic approach to reviewing your application looks at academic performance and how you challenged yourself in school. We look at what you're involved in and see how you balance academic and non-academic responsibilities. We review your essay to learn more about you beyond the grades and see the whole person. Ramapo is a test-optional institution for all undergraduate majors and 4+1 programs but not our joint programs in medicine. We offer college credit for AP/IB High Level exams as well as accept dual enrollment credits.

Additional Information

Ramapo requires applicants to submit a financial aid application to be considered for need-based aid. FAFSA applicants must include their Social Security Number on the Common Application and include Ramapo College on the FAFSA (School Code: 009344) in order to connect the FAFSA application to the Common Application. Merit scholarships for first-year students are based on their academic profile. Applicants must apply by December 15 for priority consideration for merit scholarships. 

Visit us

Ramapo College encourages all applicants to interact with us throughout the application process. Our interactive Ramapo Experience page will allow you to learn about Ramapo, explore our campus and discover ways to interact with our Admissions Team and Students. Demonstrated interest, such as officially visiting campus, meeting with us at your high school or a college fair, participating in our virtual events, is also tracked and considered. 

Within my first six months at Ramapo, I have become involved in a variety of organizations and clubs. Ramapo has exposed me to several responsibilities and opportunities, which have accelerated my growth and made me a civically engaged individual.

Achyut Gautam, Head of Finance, 2019
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430, United States of America

Phone number

(201) 684-7300

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic