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Kean UniversityUnion, NJ
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William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, NJ
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#51 in Federal Region II Universities
Rankings*
#7 in Federal Region II Universities
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2025 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$14,299 New Jersey Residents
$22,446 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,704 New Jersey Residents
$25,344 Out-of-State
expensive$19,841 New Jersey Residents
$25,472 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$16,963 New Jersey Residents
$24,211 Out-of-State
More$11,762Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,468
Admission
1,040 SAT-Test Scores-
Tighter75.90%Acceptance RateEasier90.08%
Favorable18.67%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower12.56%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger13,905Total EnrollmentSmaller9,942
Larger11,758Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller6,647
Smaller2,147Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,295
Smaller1,667Online Student PopulationLarger4,744
Completion & Outcomes
Higher47%Graduate RateLower44%
Lower24%Transfer-out RateHigher28%
Higher76%Retention RateLower74%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662)
✔Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740)
Faculty
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,354Number of faculty711
Lower$95,236Average Faculty SalaryHigher$120,869
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.