Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission 2023: Requirements, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

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Ramapo College of New Jersey is a Liberal Arts college offering courses in the field of Business, Arts, Humanities, Human Services, and Applied Science. There are around 12 postgraduate and 121 undergraduate courses to choose from. Admissions at the college take place in two intakes- Fall intake & Spring intake.

The acceptance rate of Ramapo College is 70% (2022). The acceptance rate of early admission entries is 81.7%.
An average GPA of 3.0 is required for postgraduate degree courses.
The class profile indicates that students should have an SAT score between 1100 and 1280 (or ACT equivalent).
A TOEFL-iBT score of 79 or above is required from international applicants.
Admission decisions are notified online within 5-6 weeks of application submission.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Highlights

Application Portal	UG - Common Application/Online Application PG - Online Application
Application Fee	UG - 60 USD PG - 65 USD
Payment Mode	Credit Card
TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/ACT	Scores Accepted
Student-to-teacher ratio	16:1
School code	SAT/TOEFL - 2884 ACT - 2591
Email ID for admission inquiry	admissions@ramapo.edu.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Deadlines

The university has two intakes- Spring and Fall intakes. The application deadlines for 2023-2024 academic sessions are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Particular	Deadline
Spring 2023 Early Decision Deadline	December 1
Fall 2023 Early Decision Deadline	November 1
Fall 2023 Early Action Deadline	December 15
Fall 2023 Regular Decision Deadline	February 1
Scholarship Deadline	December 15

Graduate Application Deadlines

Particular	Deadline
Spring 2023 (January)	December 1
Summer 2023 (May)	MSW Advanced Standing Track- January 15 Other courses- May 1
Fall 2023 (September)	MSW Advanced Standing Track- January 15 MSW Full-time & Part-time Track- March 1 Other courses- July 1

Ramapo College of New Jersey Admission Requirements

To apply for admission the applicant has to fulfill the following requirements -

Official high school transcripts or official college transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
SAT/ACT scores
- The average SAT score range is 1100-1300
- The average ACT composite is 24-26.
One letter of recommendation (from a school counselor, or teacher)
Application Supplement
Affidavit of support
Official immunization record
Visa, Passport, and other documents for an F-1 visa are required.

TOEFL Score Requirement at Ramapo College

International students are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling one of the following criteria if they have lived in the USA for less than 5 years:

Exam	Minimum Score Requirement
TOEFL (iBT)	79
TOEFL (PBT)	550
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

Once admitted to the college the student will be notified, in writing, and additionally sent a Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant “F-1” students Status).
This form, along with the financial documentation has to be submitted to the Visa officer at the American Embassy when you apply for Student Visa.
For further change their status in the US, they have to further contact the ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services)

Ramapo College of New Jersey Undergraduate Admissions

Ramapo College offers a wide variety of UG courses. Students can choose from 121 UG majors and minor courses. The most popular UG programs are Business Administration, Nursing, Biology, Psychology, and Accounting.

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 18 units of college-preparatory coursework.
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
ACT/SAT scores
- SAT (middle 50% range of critical reading and math): 1100-1300
- ACT: 24-26

Apart from the general requirements, some courses have specific requirements. The following is a list of these requirements.

Course	Academic Requirements
4+1 BS/MS Accounting	3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Nursing/Biology	3.5 Cumulative High school GPA; Three science courses with laboratories, including Chemistry, with a Grade B (85) or more has to be compulsorily completed
Physical Therapy	Top 10% of graduating class; Has to maintain a 3.5 GPA at Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduate Admissions

Ramapo offers PG courses in the field of Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Accounting, Educational Technology, and Social Work. The admission process and requirements for postgraduate programs are as follows:

Application Portal: University Portal
Application Fee - 65 USD
General Admission Requirements -

Bachelor’s degree
GPA - 3.0
Personal Statement
One letter of recommendation
Resume
Proof of English proficiency (for International students)

Specific admission requirements for all graduate programs are given below:

Course	Academic Requirements
Master of Arts in Special Education	Valid State issued teacher certification; 2 letters of recommendation
Master of Science in Nursing	Valid RN License; Minimum 2-year work experience as Nursing Administration and Family Nurse Practitioner; 2 letters of Recommendation
Master of Business Administration	2 letters of recommendation; GMAT and/ or interview may be required after application review by program director; Undergraduate coursework with completion of B or better may be required
Master of Social Work	2 letters of recommendation; 3-5 page essay highlighting personal and professional accomplishments, values, strengths and weaknesses and aspirations for and after the MSW degree is earned; Interview may be required
Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC)	Minimum cumulative and accounting major GPA of 3.0; Minimum grade B in Intermediate Accounting I and Federal Taxation I; Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting is required

Ramapo College considers several factors in reviewing an admissions application. Most important being the student’s academic performance in high school, particularly the student’s high school GPA and the rigour of the courses taken. Other factors include strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counsellors, a thoughtful admissions essay, a record of extracurricular activities and standardized test scores.

All applications are reviewed thoroughly by the Committee on Admission. Some applications will be reviewed several times as part of the evaluation process. Decisions on early decision applications will be sent by mid-December. All decisions on regular decision applications will be sent on or before March 1. The applicant will be notified by email of any significant updates to application status. The applicant may use this link to log in to the application and check the status.