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William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Acceptance Rate 83.26 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $23,624
($14,623)
Student Population 9,369
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,749
Graduation Rate 56 %

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 2023 tuition & fees is $14,623 for New Jersey residents and $23,624 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,843 for New Jersey residents and $22,604 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,369 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83.26% and the graduation rate is 56% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, William Paterson University of New Jersey's tuition & fees is $14,623 for New Jersey residents and $23,624 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $15,843 for in-state students and $22,604 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
New Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,623$23,624
Graduate$15,843$22,604
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at William Paterson University of New Jersey. The acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey is 83.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.03%. The average graduation rate is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 8%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,749 and 63% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,369 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 83.26 %.
Acceptance Rate
83.26%
Graduation Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-out Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 8 %
Transfer-out Rate
8%
Retention Rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 9,369
Student Population
9,369
Student to Faculty Ratio for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,749 at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,749

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 7470
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 103 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree531
Post Bachelor's Degree150
Master's Degree324
Post Master's Degree10
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:2,605)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,672)

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✗

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