Ramapo College of New Jersey

It is moderately difficult to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey. The college admitted 70% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 6,930 students applied to Ramapo College of New Jersey and 4,858 were admitted.

If you are applying to Ramapo College of New Jersey, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to Ramapo College of New Jersey for fall should hear back from Ramapo College of New Jersey by March 1.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Ramapo College of New Jersey's admissions stats.

Ramapo College of New Jersey 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4.3%
Waitlist	Yes

Ramapo College of New Jersey Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 5
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 15	February 1
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 1

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Want to Apply Early to Ramapo College of New Jersey?

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Ramapo College of New Jersey offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 5.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. Ramapo College of New Jersey will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is 80%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 70%.

Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts around 82% of early action applicants and 70% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 106 of the 132 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 2,921 of the 3,577 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions

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Transferring to Ramapo College of New Jersey

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Ramapo College of New Jersey Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Wondering what factors are considered by Ramapo College of New Jersey during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Ramapo College of New Jersey for more information on admission factors.

Ramapo College of New Jersey 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Ramapo College of New Jersey's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Students admitted to Ramapo College of New Jersey have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 0.1% submitted a class rank.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Ramapo College of New Jersey has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 31% of Ramapo College of New Jersey's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Ramapo College of New Jersey?

To be competitive with other Ramapo College of New Jersey applicants, you should strive to earn between 1110 and 1280 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Ramapo College of New Jersey 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1280 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Ramapo College of New Jersey students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Ramapo College of New Jersey students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Ramapo College of New Jersey, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Ramapo College of New Jersey's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Ramapo College of New Jersey students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Ramapo College of New Jersey

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Ramapo College of New Jersey. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Ramapo College of New Jersey during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Ramapo College of New Jersey?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Does Ramapo College of New Jersey accept transfer credits?

✅ Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Ramapo College of New Jersey accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Ramapo College of New Jersey does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Ramapo College of New Jersey?

❌ No, Ramapo College of New Jersey is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?

✅ Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate is 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

✅ Ramapo College of New Jersey's early decision acceptance rate was 80% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey was 82% in 2021.

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