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Ramapo College of New Jersey is a co-educational, public college located in Mahwah, New Jersey. It belongs to the New Jersey system of higher education. It was established in 1969 as a four year college of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The College grants admission to around 5,000 students every year.
The schools under Ramapo College of New Jersey include the following:
The sports teams of the College are called the Roadrunners. Its men's teams take part in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Women's teams compete in basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field, tennis and volleyball. The college also has full time cheerleading and dance teams.
The main campus of Ramapo College Of New Jersey is in Mahwah, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Ramapo College Of New Jersey offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, art studies, and therapy and counseling.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 49% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Ramapo College Of New Jersey are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,702 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Ramapo College Of New Jersey makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the New Jersey Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680
http://www.ramapo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 254 | comparative literature, history, political science, area studies, sociology, humanities, economics, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 228 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 167 | psychology |
| Media | 133 | communication studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 123 | nursing science |
| Science | 91 | biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 84 | education courses |
| Law | 69 | legal professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 43 | information science, computer and info science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 31 | multimedia |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | social work |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Music | 18 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health diagnostic professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Ramapo College Of New Jersey in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,234 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 116 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Ramapo College Of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 5,702 students (5,559 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 95% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Ramapo College Of New Jersey offers campus housing for 3,002 of its 5,559 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mahwah, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,983 | 2,421 | 49% | 902 | 37% |
| Men | 1,926 | 995 | 52% | 382 | 38% |
| Women | 3,057 | 1,426 | 47% | 520 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,765 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,475 |
| Room and board | $ 10,950 |
| Room charge | $ 7,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Ramapo College Of New Jersey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 934400)
Ramapo College Of New Jersey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $110,783 | 24 | $108,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $89,069 | 34 | $81,778 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $65,610 | 33 | $62,906 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $87,988 | 91 | $81,873 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ramapo College Of New Jersey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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