- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.52, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–650 reading and writing, 550–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–30 composite
- Average net price: $17,348 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Ramapo College of New Jersey reported: an average GPA of 3.52 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ramapo College of New Jersey reviews each application.
Ramapo College of New Jersey average GPA
Ramapo College of New Jersey reported an average high school GPA of 3.52 for its first-year students who submitted one (97% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Ramapo College of New Jersey acceptance rate
Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 6,341 of 8,976 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public 4-year college in Mahwah, New Jersey, with 5,444 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ramapo College of New Jersey in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1211 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ramapo College of New Jersey looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ramapo College of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,348 a year at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Ramapo College of New Jersey?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is it easy to get into Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Ramapo College of New Jersey admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,341 of 8,976 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Ramapo College of New Jersey look for?
Ramapo College of New Jersey doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.52, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What SAT and ACT scores do Ramapo College of New Jersey students have?
The middle 50% of Ramapo College of New Jersey's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–650 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 22–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Check Ramapo College of New Jersey's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ramapo College of New Jersey was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Ramapo College of New Jersey?
A lot: Ramapo College of New Jersey requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ramapo College of New Jersey consider legacy status?
No. Ramapo College of New Jersey doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,348 a year at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Ramapo College of New Jersey accept AP credit?
Yes. Ramapo College of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Ramapo College of New Jersey's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ramapo College of New JerseyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Ramapo College of New Jersey Common Data Set 2024–25Ramapo College of New Jersey: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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