{"id":74,"date":"2013-03-18T09:58:23","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T13:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/profile\/accolades\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:00:51","slug":"accolades","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/","title":{"rendered":"Accolades &amp; Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/10\/Accolades-Web-Banner.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/10\/Accolades-Web-Banner-300x75.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/10\/Accolades-Web-Banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/10\/Accolades-Web-Banner-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/10\/Accolades-Web-Banner.png 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ramapo College jumped two points to <strong>#8<\/strong> as a <strong>Top Public School<\/strong> and <strong>remains a top institution in the Best Regional Universities North <\/strong>category, ascending six points to <strong>#21<\/strong> among all schools in the same region, as determined in the 2026 <i>U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Colleges<\/i>. The results affirm Ramapo\u2019s value as an institution that combines high-quality programs, affordability, and dedication to student success. Additional rankings include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top Value School<\/strong>, a category that looks at the quality of academic programming delivered with a low net cost of attendance, climbed three points to #69.<\/li>\n<li><b>Top Performers on Social Mobility,\u00a0<\/b>a category that measures success in enrolling and graduating a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, earned Ramapo the #85 spot on the list in the region, a 34-point increase, and the largest by a New Jersey college.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Colleges for Veteran Students<\/strong>, recognizing Ramapo&#8217;s commitment to veteran students, increasing to #7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nursing, Business, and Psychology<\/strong> all earned designations for their strong and competitive undergraduate programs. <strong>Undergraduate Computer Science<\/strong> programs made the list for the first time in college history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Institutions ranked in the Best Regional Universities category provide a full range of undergraduate and master\u2019s programs. Over the past two decades, the <em>U.S. News<\/em>\u00a0college rankings, which group schools based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, have grown to be one of the most comprehensive research tools for students and parents considering higher education opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 Best College in New Jersey: College Choice<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey is named among the top in the most recent <em>College Choice\u2019s 20 Best Colleges in New Jersey<\/em>. <strong>Ramapo ranks as #1 among the nine public colleges in New Jersey<\/strong> and is ranked #3, with Princeton University and Stevens Institute of Technology, in the top two spots.<\/p>\n<p>College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, developed its list by assessing academic quality, institutional reputation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accreditation\/\">program accreditation<\/a>, along with return on investment\u2014the differential between tuition costs and average early career earnings. Data came from the National Center for Education Statistics, Payscale, and\u00a0<em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 Public College: Forbes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ramapo College of New Jersey has once again been named to <em>Forbes&#8217; America&#8217;s Best Colleges for 2026<\/em>, retaining its <strong>top 10 ranking for public medium-sized schools and is one of the top 100 public schools in the nation<\/strong>. Only 500 four-year schools were selected after careful review of data points that include alumni salary, student debt load, graduation rate, return on investment, retention rate, and Forbes American Leaders List.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Best College in the Northeast: Princeton Review<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been named to the Northeast list for <em>2026 Best Colleges: Region by Region<\/em>. The lists are based on survey responses from \u201cthe true experts in on-campus life \u2013 the students.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/external.niche.com\/rankings-badges\/niche-best-colleges-badge-2026.png\" alt=\"2026 Niche Best Colleges\" width=\"106\" height=\"106\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Top 1% Residence Halls Nationally: Niche<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the eighth consecutive year<\/strong>, Ramapo College\u2019s residence halls are <strong>ranked #1 among all public and private colleges and universities in New Jersey<\/strong> by Niche in its announcement of the <em>2026 Best College Dorms in America<\/em>. Nationally, Ramapo maintained its ranking in the <strong>top<\/strong> 1% of the 1,457 institutions listed. Per Niche, top-ranked colleges offer outstanding campus housing that is safe and clean with modern amenities at reasonable prices. This ranking is especially meaningful as the reviews come from directly from our students. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/tours\/residences\/\">See for yourself<\/a> why our residence halls consistently receives high rankings.<\/p>\n<p>Ramapo College is also listed\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/news\/slide\/top-notch-niche-names-ramapo-college-a-2024-best-value-college\/\">Best Value College<\/a> in Niche for 2026. Students and families seek assurance of a worthwhile return on their college investment, and that is what Roadrunners get at Ramapo.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/moneymagazinebadge\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2973\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/07\/moneymagazinebadge.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/07\/moneymagazinebadge.png 320w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/07\/moneymagazinebadge-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/a>Best College in America: Money Magazine<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been named to the <strong>2025 Best Colleges in America<\/strong> list by <em>Money<\/em> magazine. Only the top 742 higher education institutions made the list. Factors including graduation rates, cost of attendance, and financial aid were analyzed to determine the 4.0 star rating.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/2024-2025-cod\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-2025-CoD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-2025-CoD.png 742w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-2025-CoD-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-2025-CoD-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 97px) 100vw, 97px\" \/><\/a>Colleges of Distinction<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a <strong>College of Distinction for 2024-2025<\/strong> in the U.S. by <a href=\"https:\/\/collegesofdistinction.com\/about\/the-four-distinctions\/\">Colleges of Distinction<\/a>, which honors schools nationwide for their excellence in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Quality of Teaching<\/li>\n<li>Vibrancy of the College Community<\/li>\n<li>Success of Graduates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ramapo was also hand-picked for awards in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\">Public College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/nursing\/\">Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/teacher-education-programs\/\">Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/\">Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/careercenter\/\">Career Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/edic\/\">Equity and Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/vet\/\">Military Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/international\/\">International Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Top 50 Most Beautiful College Campus: Conde Nast Traveler<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been named by <em>Cond\u00e9<\/em> <em>Nast Traveler<\/em>\u00a0one of the <strong>50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America<\/strong>. Ramapo has long boasted its pastoral location in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains.\u00a0 Take a ride on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/tours\/videos\/\">virtual skateboard<\/a> and see why our picturesque campus earned this designation, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/visit\/\">visit our campus<\/a> for a guided tour.<\/p>\n<h3>Best College for Women: Newsweek<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College has been named a has been named one of <strong>America&#8217;s Best College for Women 2026<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/rankings.newsweek.com\/americas-best-colleges-for-women-2026\">Newsweek<\/a>. The ranking evaluates U.S. colleges across four critical categories: leadership, pay and policies, safety and opportunity. More than 750 colleges and universities were ranked nationally, with Ramapo listed in the <strong>top 20% nationally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 Online BSN Program: Nurse.org<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/nursing\/rn\/\">online RN-to-BSN program<\/a><\/strong> <strong>Top 10 online BSN program in the nation<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/nurse.org\/education\/online-BSN-programs\/\">Nurse.org<\/a>, the trusted source for nursing education. ,\u00a0the trusted source for nursing education. Ramapo shares the spotlight with Villanova, University of Florida, University of Wisconsin-Madison, among other notable institutions. The RN\/BSN curriculum focuses on the further professional education of the associate or diploma prepared nurse. Students may take RN\/BSN curriculum at their own pace or in an organized 18-month completion plan, as agreed upon with the Asst. Dean of Nursing.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Nursing Program in New Jersey: Registered Nursing<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/rn-topranked-nursing-program\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/09\/RN-topranked-nursing-program-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/09\/RN-topranked-nursing-program-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/09\/RN-topranked-nursing-program-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/09\/RN-topranked-nursing-program-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/09\/RN-topranked-nursing-program.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 103px) 100vw, 103px\" \/><\/a>The <strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong> program is the <strong>#2 program in New Jersey<\/strong>. An impressive 225 students who graduated and sat for the NCLEX in 2023 and 2024 yielded a 100% pass rate. Applications to the highly competitive program increased 20% for a seat in the Fall 2025 cohort.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"color: #2f2f2f\" src=\"https:\/\/www.registerednursing.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/RN-BSN-2024-300x219.png\" width=\"104\" height=\"76\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has once again been ranked as the <strong>#1 online RN to BSN program in New Jersey <\/strong>and is one of the <strong>top 3 RN nursing programs in New Jersey<\/strong>. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Offering both structured and open degree completion options, coupled with clinical leadership and a variety of clinical experiences, our program is extremely friendly for working RN schedules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/best-msn-programs-2025-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2827\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/01\/Best-MSN-Programs-2025-1-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"104\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/01\/Best-MSN-Programs-2025-1-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/01\/Best-MSN-Programs-2025-1-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/01\/Best-MSN-Programs-2025-1-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/01\/Best-MSN-Programs-2025-1.png 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 104px) 100vw, 104px\" \/><\/a>The <strong>Master of Science in Nursing<\/strong> program is <strong>ranked #2 in New Jersey<\/strong>. The program offers four different tracks: Nursing administration, family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology nurse practitioner, and nurse education. The <strong>MSN in Nursing Administration<\/strong> is ranked <strong>#5 in the nation<\/strong>. The Nursing Administration program offers nurses the knowledge and expertise necessary to achieve the goals of addressing the management of nursing teams, staff, and other duties as outlined by the AACN and hospital leadership in the region. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/nursing\/\">more<\/a> about the BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP nursing programs at Ramapo College.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/best_rn_2025_full\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"A blue and white badge with a red compass and needle labeled 2025 NE at the top. Large red text reads Best RN with smaller blue text below reading Nursing Explorer, recognizing top programs like the best colleges NJ offers. A ribbon decorates the bottom.\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Best_RN_2025_Full.png 1563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/a>#2 RN Nursing Program in NJ: Nursing Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has a <span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>3-year average NCLEX pass rate of 97.61%<\/strong><\/span>. The Nursing Explorer 2025 Nursing Programs Ranking is based on NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN pass rates, using advanced statistical methods to identify natural performance groupings and ensure fair, meaningful comparisons. <strong>In both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/news\/slide\/rx-for-success-nursing-students-achieve-100-pass-rate-on-nclex\/\">2023<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/news\/slide\/vital-signs-strong-100-nclex-pass-rate-for-ramapo-college-nursing-grads\/\">2024<\/a>, Ramapo nursing grads had a 100% NCLEX pass rate.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Top Nursing School in New Jersey: Nursing Process<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey is one of the <strong>top 5 best nursing schools in NJ<\/strong> for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by Nursing Process. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/majors-minors\/majors\/nursing\/\">more<\/a> about the nursing program at Ramapo College.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbaguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/most-affordable-mba-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Affordable MBA 2025\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" \/>Top 20 MBA Program: MBA Guide<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey proudly offers the <strong>#4 public college MBA program in NJ<\/strong>, as rated by MBA Guide for 2025<strong>. The average return on investment for the MBA program is an impressive 111%. <\/strong>The Anisfield School of Business is one of the select institutions worldwide that is accredited by the <strong>AACSB. <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/majors-minors\/majors\/master-of-business-administration-mba\/\">MBA program<\/a> affords both business and non-business majors as well as working professionals a variety of ways to earn your degree while being mentored by experienced faculty who are active researchers in the field, ensuring you receive the highest quality education with the personal connections a smaller institution like Ramapo College offers.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/screenshot_20260203_093115_chrome\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3147\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-961x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-961x1024.jpg 961w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-768x818.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-1442x1536.jpg 1442w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260203_093115_Chrome-1923x2048.jpg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/><\/a>Top 3 Public MBA Program: Research.com<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been named one of the <strong>top MBA programs in New Jersey<\/strong> by Research.com for 2026. The designation, in part, is due to Ramapo&#8217;s <strong>dedication to academic excellence and student satisfaction<\/strong> with the MBA program. Learn more about the MBA program and all business programs and visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/ASB\">ramapo.edu\/ASB<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Graduate Data Science Program: Fortune<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey delivers one of the <strong>Best Master of Science in Data Science programs per the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/education\/information-technology\/best-masters-in-data-science\/\">Fortune <\/a><\/strong>list<strong>. <\/strong>\u00a0Only <strong>35 institutions were ranked nationwide<\/strong>, including Harvard, University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, and NYU. <strong>Ramapo is also the only New Jersey public college<\/strong> to make the list. Learn more about the MSDS program and visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/dmc\">ramapo.edu\/DMC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/2024-graphic-design-rankings\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-Graphic-Design-Rankings-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-Graphic-Design-Rankings-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-Graphic-Design-Rankings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-Graphic-Design-Rankings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024-Graphic-Design-Rankings.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a>Top Graphic Design Program in NJ: Animation Career Review<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as the <strong>#4 top graphic design school program in New Jersey in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0by Animation Career Review. Criteria for determining such a designation include academic reputation, depth and breadth of program faculty, value related to tuition and indebtedness, and graduation and retention rates. To learn more about visual arts and visual communication arts programs at Ramapo College, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/ca\/\">School of Contemporary Arts<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/mfs25-26_silver-1200x1200\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2699\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2945 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/06\/MFS25\u201326_Silver-1200x1200-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/a>Military Friendly\u00ae<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey <strong>has earned the silver award as a military-friendly school<\/strong> by 2025-2026 Military Friendly\u00ae Schools. Of the more than 12,000 VA-approved schools nationwide, <strong>only the top 15 percent of schools<\/strong> were recognized as military friendly. Ramapo was noted for its services to veterans that include reasonable transfer of credit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/finaid\/vet-prog\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1647101779059117&amp;usg=AOvVaw2j-5tiWK7qi0hdQK4C9Et-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial benefits<\/a>, veterans clubs, credit for military training and nationally recognized testing programs, flexible class schedules, and membership in the Service Members Opportunities Colleges. Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/vet\/\">support available for veteran students<\/a> at Ramapo College.<\/p>\n<h3>ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/2024_allin_highly-established-action-plan-212x300\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2698\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2698 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/08\/2024_ALLIN_Highly-Established-Action-Plan-212x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"87\" height=\"123\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as having a Highly Established Voting Plan for 2026 by ALL IN. For years, Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized in as an <span class=\"il\">ALL<\/span>\u00a0IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ramapo.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4e4a2e1e827d9e7b05588e355&amp;id=e543747343&amp;e=d22838b9fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ramapo.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D4e4a2e1e827d9e7b05588e355%26id%3De543747343%26e%3Dd22838b9fc&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673113263598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-AedHAqx1jf1pVDmH4dDg\"><span class=\"il\">ALL<\/span>\u00a0IN<\/a> recognizes colleges and universities for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation. Ramapo joins a select group of 129 colleges and universities nationwide, and only one of four four-year NJ institutions, that have been named by <span class=\"il\">ALL<\/span> IN.<\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 College for Students with Disabilities<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized by College Magazine as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegemagazine.com\/top-10-campuses-for-students-with-physical-disabilities\/\">top ten campuses for students with physical disabilities for 2023-2024<\/a>. Disability-friendly accommodations such accessible residence halls, classrooms, and transportation are why Ramapo College one of the best schools for students who need physical accommodations.<\/p>\n<h3>Great Value Colleges<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized by Great Value Colleges as the top college in New Jersey and was <strong>ranked 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in the country<\/strong> on its list of Best Disability Friendly Schools. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oss\/\">Ramapo College\u2019s Office of Specialized Services (OSS)<\/a> coordinates\u00a0the support services\u00a0and accommodations\u00a0for approximately\u00a0500 students\u00a0with disability. According to Greatvaluecolleges.net, professional organizations that track disability in the United States note\u00a0that levels of disability employment, earnings and health vary greatly from state to state, and there is still a vast disparity between American Colleges when it comes to educating people with disabilities. Ramapo was distinguished for its \u201ctop-notch disability services that allow their students to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>National Association of Colleges and Employers<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized for excellence in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/careercenter\/\">career services<\/a> by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/\">National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).<\/a> Ramapo\u2019s \u201cPathways to Success: Creating a Culture and Structure of Career Development\u201d was <strong>named the top program<\/strong> in the category honoring career services best practices in 2021.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/accolades\/adf_treecampus_logo_rgb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3202\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3202 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-1024x946.png\" alt=\"A green tree icon sits above the words Tree Campus, evoking the spirit of the best colleges NJ. Below is a horizontal line and the Arbor Day Foundation logo with a smaller tree icon. The simple design features green text on a white background.\" width=\"112\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-1024x946.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-768x710.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-1536x1419.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/03\/ADF_TreeCampus_Logo_RGB-2048x1892.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/a>Arbor Day Foundation<\/h3>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey achieved recognition as a <strong>2025 Tree Campus Higher Education institution<\/strong>.To earn Tree Campus recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, colleges and universities must uphold five core standards including maintain an advisory committee, set a campus tree care plan, verify annual investment in the tree care plan, celebrate Arbor Day, and create a service-learning project aimed at engaging the student body.\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>The Templeton Guide<\/h3>\n<p>The John Templeton Foundation has named Ramapo College of New Jersey to its Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges, which recognizes institutions that emphasize character development as an integral aspect of the undergraduate experience. Colleges must exhibit a strong and inspiring campus-wide ethos that articulates the expectations of personal and civic responsibility in all dimensions of college life. Selection criteria include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The significant involvement and participation of faculty in forming and shaping the ideals and standards of personal and civic responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Evidence that a wide variety of programs exist to prepare students for lives of personal and civic responsibility<\/li>\n<li>The integration of personal and civic responsibility standards and activities into the core curriculum or areas of academic study<\/li>\n<li>External recognition or honors<\/li>\n<li>Procedures to assess effectiveness of campus-wide character-development programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. News &amp; World Report Ramapo College jumped two points to #8 as a Top Public School and remains a top institution in the Best Regional Universities North category, ascending six points to #21 among all schools in the same region, as determined in the 2026 U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Colleges. 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