Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a suburb, in Mahwah.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,120 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 919 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 790 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 74% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Ramapo College of New Jersey's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,640, and fees were $2,440. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,774 and $2,440 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students6,120 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 10 | 108 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 25 miles radius of Ramapo College of New Jersey
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
9 miles away |
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Dover Business College - Clifton
13 miles away |
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CUNY Lehman College
20 miles away |
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Manhattan Adult Learning Center
21 miles away |
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CUNY City College
22 miles away |
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Center for Advanced Training and Studies
22 miles away |
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Merit Technical Institute
23 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Newark
24 miles away |
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CUNY Hunter College
24 miles away |
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
25 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2008 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2008 - Current |
Admission
57%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1230 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $364/credit | |
| In State Students | $364/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $649/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $691/credit | |
| In State Students | $691/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $691/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $29,205 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,480 | $25,480 | $45,430 |
| BSN | 125 | $45,500 | $45,500 | $81,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $34,550 | $34,550 | $34,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Ramapo College of New Jersey's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,572 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,372 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $6,245 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $9,129 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,180 |
| Private Loans | 15% | $16,985 |
$16,568
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,515 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,480 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,453 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,557 |
| Over $110,000$26,561 |
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Student Population
5,618
Undergrads
502
Graduates
3,498
Women
2,622
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
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Asian |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
