Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public liberal arts college in Mahwah, Bergen County, serving students in the northern New Jersey region within the state university system. Founded in 1969, the college combines a liberal arts foundation with professional and interdisciplinary study. Its academic structure includes the Anisfield School of Business, the School of Contemporary Arts, the School of Humanities and Global Studies, the School of Social Science and Human Services, and the School of Theoretical and Applied Science. The college offers bachelor’s degrees across a broad range of fields and also operates graduate programs and post-baccalaureate options. Ramapo emphasizes small class sizes and faculty engagement, and it organizes undergraduate study around majors, minors, concentrations, and experiential learning. Its location in Mahwah places it within commuting distance of New York City while also serving students from across New Jersey. Ramapo College’s mission centers on providing a student-focused education grounded in interdisciplinary learning, diversity, and civic engagement. The institution supports traditional undergraduates as well as adult learners through continuing studies and graduate education. Campus life includes residential living, student organizations, athletics, and cultural programming that extend learning beyond the classroom. As a state college, Ramapo plays a regional public higher education role: preparing students for careers, graduate study, and public life while contributing to the educational and cultural landscape of New Jersey. Its work spans arts and sciences, business, social services, and applied fields, giving the institution a distinct place among New Jersey’s public colleges.