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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Acceptance Rate 91.53 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $24,464
($15,150)
Student Population 9,070
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,535

Academic Overview

William Paterson University of New Jersey Campus, Wayne, NJ
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public, four-years institute located in Wayne, New Jersey. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $15,150 for New Jersey residents and $24,464 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $16,408 for New Jersey residents and $23,410 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,070 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.53% and the graduation rate is 55% last year.
The salary after graduation from William Paterson University of New Jersey varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, William Paterson University of New Jersey's tuition & fees is $15,150 for New Jersey residents and $24,464 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $16,408 for in-state students and $23,410 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
New Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,150$24,464
Graduate$16,408$23,410
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at William Paterson University of New Jersey. The acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey is 91.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.47%. The average graduation rate is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,535 and 67% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,070 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 91.53 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.53%
Graduation Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 55 %
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 9,070
Student Population
9,070
Student to Faculty Ratio for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,535 at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,535

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone973-720-2000
WEBwww.wpunj.edu/
Admissionwww.wpunj.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.wpunj.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/net_price_calc.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.wpunj.edu/veterans/gi-bill-at-a-glance/index.html
Disability Servicewww.wpunj.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 134 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's550
Master's361
Doctorate (Practical)80
Post-Bachelor's Certificate270
Post-Master's Certificate80

Special Learning Opportunities

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,662)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,740)

Veterans Benefits

William Paterson University of New Jersey has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges