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Ramapo College of New Jersey Acceptance Rate
In the most recent admissions cycle for the application year 2023, Ramapo College of New Jersey had an overall acceptance rate of 73.2%, admitting 5,530 out of 7,553 applicants. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate stood at 78.6% with 70 out of 89 applicants accepted, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate was slightly lower at 73.1%, with 5,460 out of 7,464 applicants admitted. The college's transfer acceptance rate was notably high at 79.7%, with 700 out of 878 applicants accepted. Additionally, the waitlist offered 817 placements, with a 44.1% acceptance rate, resulting in 361 students being admitted. The average GPA of admitted students across the board is 3.5.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 7,553
Accepted Applicants: 5,530
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Ramapo College of New Jersey's overall acceptance rate has shown a gradual increase over recent years, reaching 73.2% for the application year 2023 from 70.4% in 2022. The early action (EA) acceptance rates have been particularly high, with 78.6% in 2023 compared to 84.8% in 2022. In contrast, the regular decision (RD) acceptance rates have remained relatively stable, at 73.1% in 2023 and 70.2% in 2022. Notably, the acceptance rate has significantly risen from 57.3% in 2017 to the current rate, indicating a growing willingness to admit a higher percentage of applicants over time.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
For the Class of 2028, Ramapo College of New Jersey offered 817 students a place on the wait list, resulting in a 44.1% acceptance rate with 361 students accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous application year 2022, where 873 were offered with only a 20% acceptance rate. The Class of 2021 saw a similar acceptance rate of 44.6%, while the acceptance rates for 2020 and 2019 were much lower, at 24.5% and 23.5%, respectively. This indicates a notable fluctuation in wait list dynamics, with recent years showing a more favorable trend for wait-listed applicants.
817
Offered a Place
361
Admitted
44.1%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Ramapo College of New Jersey has posted a transfer acceptance rate of 79.7% for the application year 2024, with 700 out of 878 applicants being accepted. This marks an increase from the previous application year of 2023, where the acceptance rate was 75.1% with 817 of 1087 applicants accepted. Historically, Ramapo's transfer acceptance rates have fluctuated, with rates of 80% in 2019 and 75.9% in 2018, indicating a strong trend of maintaining high acceptance rates. The average GPA of incoming transfer students is 3.5, showcasing the caliber of applicants being considered.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 878
Accepted Applicants: 700
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.5
SAT
1110-1260
Math: 560-620
Reading: 560-640
ACT
21-27
Math: 18-27
English: 20-27
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 9.9% |
| White | 50.8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 29.8% |
| Black/African American | 7.1% |
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