Ramapo College Of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey was founded in 1969 as a 4-year college of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies under the New Jersey system of higher education. The college sits on a sprawling 300-acre campus. More than 5,000 students enroll at the Ramapo College of New Jersey every year. There are 5 schools under this college:

• Anisfield School of Business
• School of American and International Studies
• School of Contemporary Arts
• School of Social Science and Human Services
• School of Theoretical and Applied Science

Undergraduate and graduate programs, post-baccalaureate degrees and combined degree programs in a variety of subjects are offered by the Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Ramapo College of New Jersey has a vibrant student community with over 100 clubs and organizations which represent the academic, social, recreational, cultural and Greek-letter needs of the students. Some such groups are Active Minds, Alpha Phi Omega, American Studies Club, Irish American Club, Inter-Greek Senate, Literature Club, Black Student Union, Rockfeller Club and Rebel U.

Ramapo College Of New Jersey Highlights

Where Ramapo College Of New Jersey stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media, therapy and counseling, conservation and resource management, art studies, music, and law.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Ramapo College Of New Jersey was 5,702 in 2007 (5,152 full-time equivalent).

About 21% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 29% of the class.

Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 50% are full-time and 50% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Ramapo College Of New Jersey participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Ramapo College Of New Jersey provides on-campus housing for 2,954 of its 5,152 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Ramapo College Of New Jersey Athletics

Ramapo College Of New Jersey is in the New Jersey Athletic Conference for major sports.

Ramapo College Of New Jersey Admissions (2007)

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