Ramapo College of New Jersey

More than 6,000 students are enrolled in over 40 academic programs across five schools at this public liberal arts college. Students at Ramapo can select from nearly 540 course offerings through the Anisfield School of Business, School of Social Sciences and Human Services, School of Contemporary Arts, School of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, and School of Humanities and Global Studies. Students can take many classes online. These online courses are delivered through the Canvas learning management system. The institution provides online information technology services for distance learners. Undergraduate admission requirements include official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores. Graduate admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, official transcripts, a personal statement, and a resume.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
6% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
98% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
8k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
81%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
4:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
6 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
14 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
15 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
19 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |