Ramapo College of New Jersey Acceptance Rate
Mahwah, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,553
- Admitted
- 5,530
- Yield
- 18.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate has risen from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,699 to 7,553 (+13%) over that period.
Its 73.2% rate makes Ramapo College of New Jersey more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
Ramapo College of New Jersey has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,699 | 3,572 | 53.3% | 978 |
| 2015–16 | 7,106 | 3,783 | 53.2% | 931 |
| 2016–17 | 7,172 | 3,820 | 53.3% | 944 |
| 2017–18 | 6,695 | 3,840 | 57.4% | 919 |
| 2018–19 | 6,945 | 4,368 | 62.9% | 946 |
| 2019–20 | 7,331 | 4,808 | 65.6% | 1,030 |
| 2020–21 | 7,980 | 5,334 | 66.8% | 997 |
| 2021–22 | 6,930 | 4,858 | 70.1% | 900 |
| 2022–23 | 7,207 | 5,079 | 70.5% | 850 |
| 2023–24 | 7,553 | 5,530 | 73.2% | 1,012 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,546 | 3,362 | 74% |
| Men | 3,007 | 2,168 | 72.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–640 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 560–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 2% |
How Ramapo College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
Ramapo College of New Jersey's acceptance rate is 73.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,530 admitted of 7,553 applicants).
Is Ramapo College of New Jersey test optional?
Ramapo College of New Jersey is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Ramapo College of New Jersey received 7,553 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,530.
What SAT score do you need for Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Admitted students at Ramapo College of New Jersey typically scored 560–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ramapo College of New Jersey getting harder to get into?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ramapo.edu/.