Is Ramapo College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Ramapo College is ranked #1,762 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #36 of 59 for value.
These Ramapo College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Law Degree | #28 of 55 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | #34 of 76 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #36 of 52 |
| International Business | #52 of 106 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #53 of 95 |
| General Social Sciences | #57 of 79 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #57 of 81 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | #61 of 98 |
| Nursing Science | #80 of 135 |
| Nursing | #80 of 135 |
Below is the detailed Ramapo College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is ranked #9 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #36 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Ramapo College financial aid page to be sure.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is ranked #1,762 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ramapo College costs about $22,817. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $91,268 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $29,230 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,173 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,817 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $91,268 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Ramapo College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Ramapo College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ramapo College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $116,920 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,268 | #1,762 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,692 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $116,920 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,268 | #36 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,692 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ramapo College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,142 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,761 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,536 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,667 |
| Over $110K | $26,671 |
About 58% of Ramapo College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,714 per year. Get more details on the Ramapo College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Ramapo College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.