Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Total undergraduates: |
5,661 |
Full-time undergraduates: |
4,992 |
Part-time undergraduates: |
669 |
Total graduate students: |
365 |
Full-time graduate students: |
49 |
Part-time graduate students: |
316 |
Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
5% |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
8.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
4.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
10.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
66.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
0.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 2.4% | Nonresident Alien |
6.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
7.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
5.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
13.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 64.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
1.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
1.3% | Nonresident Alien |
7.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Campus size: |
300 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
Mahwah, NJ |
Population of city/town: |
24,062 |
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Meadowlands Commission Facilities at Lyndhurst, NJ. |
Nearest major city: |
New York City |
Distance of nearest major city: |
30 miles |
Population of nearest major city: |
8,550,405 |
Online campus map: |
www.ramapo.edu/map/ index.html |
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Institution offers housing: |
yes |
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (67%)
- single-student apartments (33%)
- special housing for disabled students
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Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
75% |
Percent of students who live in school housing: |
49% |
Percent of students who live off campus: |
51% |
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
79% |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking is prohibited in residence halls and within 25 feet of residence hall entrances. |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1000 |
Other computer facilities/services: |
Computer repair service. |
Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
School has a library on campus: |
yes |
Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Holocaust and Genocide Studies collection. New Jersey state government publications repository. Online access to federal and state resources. Member of the Virtual Academic Library Environment consortium. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Spiritual center, stock exchange trading classroom. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance, computer labs. |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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Number of social fraternities on campus: |
14 |
Percent of men who join fraternities: |
7% |
Number of social sororities on campus: |
12 |
Percent of women who join sororities: |
3% |
Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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School newspaper(s): |
The Ramapo News, published weekly |
Number of honor societies: |
22 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
100 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholics at Ramapo United, CHANGE Collegian Network, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Newman Catholics at Ramapo, Muslim Student Association |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Association of Latinos Moving Ahead, Black Student Union,Brothers Making a Difference, Ebony Women for Social Change, International Student Organization, Organization for Latino Unity, Organization of African Unity, United Asian Association, United Cultural Greek Council |
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International student organizations: |
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Culture Club, Filipino American Student Association, Irish American club, Italian club (Circilo de Itallinao), South Asians at Ramapo, Spanish club, Students of Caribbean Ancestry, Global Roadrunners |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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1 Step, Environmental Alliance, Ramapo Green, Above the Influence, Active Minds, Donate Life: Ramapo College of NJ, Psychology Coalition, Health Awareness Team, Colleges Against Cancer, Relay for Life, You Are Not Alone (anti-bullying club), ERASE- Eliminating Racism and Sexism Everywhere, Social Justice Coalition, Feminists United, Ramapo Pride, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Ramapo NORML), Dance Marathon for Children's Miracle Network, Haitian Organization for Progress, KinderSmile, Save Darfur, Collegiate DECA, Students in Free Enterprise, Society for Human Resource Management, American Democracy Project, College Democrats, College Republicans, Model UN, Political Forum, Ramapo Against the War, Veteran Student Organization, Young Americans For Liberty, Nursing Student Organization, Simply Science, Association for Computing Machinery, Fusion Dance Crew, Press Start (video game club), Ramapo Chorale, Ramapo College Disc Club, Ramapo Film Society, Ramapo Operation Link Up (ROLUP), RASCALS (comedy club), Visual Artists Society, Music Entertainment Industry Student Association, Transfers Unite, Future Teachers of America, Commuter Caucus, Residence Hall Association, ; literature, philosophy, sociology, creative media, history, American studies, anthropology, criminology, study, sci-fi and comic book, math, yoga, ski and snowboard, rock climbing, hip hop dance, bass fishing, board game, disc, anthropology, community service, social work, accounting, entrepreneurship, international business, finance, business marketing, biology, chemistry/biochemistry, engineering physics, physics, pre-med/pre-health, bioinformatics, computer/technology, technology animations studies, and outdoors clubs |
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Athletic director: |
Chuck Gordon, Director of Athletics |
Director of women's athletics: |
Kathleen Finnegan, associate director of Athletics |
School colors: |
maroon, black, and white |
School mascot: |
Roadrunner |
Athletic conference memberships: |
New Jersey Athletic Conference (Division III), North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (Division III), ECAC (Division III), Skyline Conference (Division III for lacrosse) |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's swimming | no | |
Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
80% |
Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, practice, soccer, and softball fields; athletic center, tennis courts, stadium field with field turf and track |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga |
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Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance |
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Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
Nearest international airport: |
Newark, NJ (32 miles) |
Nearest other airport: |
New York City (Laguardia) (34 miles) |
Nearest passenger train service: |
Mahwah, NJ (1 mile) |
Nearest passenger bus service: |
Mahwah, NJ (1 mile) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Cathleen Benko, Vice Chairman, Chief Talent Officer, Deloitte LLP
- Keith Dawkins, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Nicktoons and TeenNick, Nickelodeon
- Anthony J. DeCarlo, Chief Executive Officer, Red Bank Veterinary Healthcare Network.
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