William Paterson University of New Jersey

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wayne, NJ

$13,638

Avg in-state tuition

$22,204

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About William Paterson University of New Jersey

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,971, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,638, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,204.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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10k

Students enrolled

38%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

38%

Hispanic

32%

Black

18%

Asian

Two or more races

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,600
On-campus room and board	$13,706
On-campus other expenses	$2,250
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,164
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,250

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$31,194	$39,760
Off-campus without family	$28,652	$37,218
Off-campus with family	$17,488	$26,054

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
	Asian Studies/Civilization
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biotechnology
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Selling Skills and Sales Operations
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Science, General
	Accounting
	Financial Planning and Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Finance, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Organizational Communication, General
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Practice
	Communication Disorders, General
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
10	History
	History, General
11	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
20	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Geography
	Economics, General
	Anthropology
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General

William Paterson University of New Jersey

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About William Paterson University of New Jersey

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Explore Rankings

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards