Ramapo College of New Jersey

Every year, Ramapo College welcomes more than 1000 freshmen primarily from New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States and from many foreign countries. In addition, Ramapo College receives over 7,000 applications from all 21 counties in New Jersey, 33 different states and 34 foreign countries.

A complete application to Ramapo College includes:

• Application (Apply at www.ramapo.edu/apply, www.commonapp.org, or at https://www.mycoalition.org/)
• $65 application fee
• Official high school transcripts
• One letter of recommendation (two preferred)
• Essay
• Official SAT or ACT scores

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international students and is recommended for all students who have resided in the United States fewer than four years.

Ramapo College practices a holistic review process. Each application is evaluated individually with emphasis placed on academic achievement in high school and standardized test scores, however, successful applicants also present a record of extracurricular activities that reflect maturity, responsibility and commitment.

Ramapo College seeks the very best students for its Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program. If you qualify, you will join a community of achievers who are supported by a partnership between the College and EOF that is outstanding not only in financial assistance to cover your college cost, but also in personal and academic counseling, career planning, and leadership training. Your admission to the Ramapo College EOF program depends upon meeting financial eligibility requirements and academic standards.

The Ramapo College Honors Program is a community of faculty and students dedicated to intellectual, creative, and moral engagement. Honors students seek excellence through continual guidance and a distinctive curriculum of critical thinking, intercultural and international understanding, experiential learning, service, and interdisciplinary studies.

Fall Application Deadlines:

Ramapo College offers binding Early Decision for students who know Ramapo College is their number one choice. Early Decision applicants must apply by November 1 and will receive their decision by December 5. Ramapo offers Early Action applicants must apply by December 15 and will receive their decision by February 1. Additionally Ramapo offers Regular Decision applicants must apply by February 1 and will receive their decision by March 1.

Students who are applying to the Nursing or Biology program must apply by December 15. The priority deadline for merit scholarship consideration for all majors is also December 15. The supporting documents and credential deadline (date by which Ramapo College must receive your documents, including transcript, test scores, recommendation letters, and EOF questionnaire, if applicable) is January 15.

The final deadline for all other majors outside of the Nursing and Biology program is February 1. All decisions for completed applications will be sent by March 1.

Scholarships:

Ramapo College offers scholarships that are merit based opportunities. This means they are offered to students based on their academic and personal achievements, not financial need. Students who apply by December 15 and submit all required credentials by January 3 and are in the top 10 percent of their high school class with SAT scores of at least a 1280 total or at least a 27 ACT score will be considered for a merit based scholarship.

Unfortunately, due to an increase in applications and limited funding, the College may be unable to offer every student that fits the above criteria a merit based scholarship.

Awards are continued for four years provided that students maintain the required number of credits and grade point average. No separate application is necessary.

If you have any questions, please email us admissions@ramapo.edu or 201-684-7300.