William Paterson University of New Jersey

Highest Degree Offered

Doctor's Degree

Tuition per Year (out of state)

$22,946

Surrounding Environment

Suburb: Large

Description:

William Paterson, founded in 1855, is a public, multipurpose university.Its 300-acre campus is located in Wayne, 20 miles west of New York City.

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470

General Info: 973.720.2000
Website: www.wpunj.edu/

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Institution Type:

Four or more years

Affiliation:

Public

In State Tuition and Fees:

$14,208

Out of State Tuition and Fees:

$22,946

Application Fee:

$50

Room and Board Fee:

$13,021

The tuition amounts are academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students based on 15 credit semester (30 credit year).

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Undergraduate Enrollment:

7,219

By Gender:

Men:

41%

Women:

59%

By Race:

International:

African-American:

19%

Native American:

Asian:

Hispanic:

34%

Caucasian:

34%

Other:

Graduate Enrollment:

2,150

Total School Enrollment:

9,369

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Admissions

Application Fee: $50

Requirements:

Secondary school GPA
Secondary school record
Completion of college-prepatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies

Admission:

Total

Men

Women

Number of Applicants
9,171

3,598

5,573

Applicants Admitted
7,636

2,876

4,760

Admitted Students Enrolled

Full Time
988

430

558

Part Time
7

4

3

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022

Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$14,208

Out-Of-State
$22,946

Books & Supplies
$1,600

On-Campus

Room & Board
$13,021

Other Expenses
$2,250

Off-Campus

Room & Board
$11,576

Other Expenses
$2,250

Off-Campus With Family

Other Expenses
$3,451

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Programs

Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.

Majors	Degree Type
Accounting.	MD/DO
Actuarial Science.	MD/DO
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.	MD/DO
African-American/Black Studies.	MD/DO
Anthropology, General.	MD/DO
Applied/Public Sociology.	MD/DO
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.	MD/DO
Art/Art Studies, General.	MD/DO
Asian Studies/Civilization.	MD/DO
Athletic Training/Trainer.	MD/DO
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.	MD/DO
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Biomedical Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Biotechnology.	MD/DO
Business Administration and Management, General.	MD/DO
Chemistry, General.	MD/DO
Clinical Psychology.	MD/DO
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.	MD/DO
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.	MD/DO
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.	MD/DO
Creative Writing.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.	MD/DO
Disability Studies.	MD/DO
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Economics, General.	MD/DO
Education, General.	MD/DO
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.	MD/DO
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.	MD/DO
Educational/Instructional Technology.	MD/DO
Elementary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
English Language and Literature, General.	MD/DO
Environmental Studies.	MD/DO
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.	MD/DO
Finance, General.	MD/DO
Financial Planning and Services.	MD/DO
Fine/Studio Arts, General.	MD/DO
French Language and Literature.	MD/DO
General Studies.	MD/DO
Geography.	MD/DO
Geology/Earth Science, General.	MD/DO
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.	MD/DO
History, General.	MD/DO
Information Technology.	MD/DO
International Business/Trade/Commerce.	MD/DO
Latin American Studies.	MD/DO
Legal Studies.	MD/DO
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.	MD/DO
Management Science.	MD/DO
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.	MD/DO
Materials Chemistry.	MD/DO
Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Music Performance, General.	MD/DO
Music, General.	MD/DO
Nursing Education.	MD/DO
Nursing Practice.	MD/DO
Organizational Communication, General.	MD/DO
Philosophy.	MD/DO
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.	MD/DO
Political Science and Government, General.	MD/DO
Psychology, General.	MD/DO
Reading Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.	MD/DO
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.	MD/DO
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist.	MD/DO
Secondary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.	MD/DO
Sociology, General.	MD/DO
Spanish Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Special Education and Teaching, General.	MD/DO
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.	MD/DO
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.	MD/DO
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.	MD/DO
Urban Studies/Affairs.	MD/DO
Visual and Performing Arts, General.	MD/DO
Women's Studies.	MD/DO

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Financial Aid

Aid Type	# Receiving	% Receiving	Average Amt
Federal Grants	691	55%	$ 5,368
State/Local Grants	570	46%	$ 5,528
Institutional Grants	520	42%	$ 5,735
Loans To Students	621	50%	$ 6,511

Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 95%

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Enrollment

Fall 2021

Undergraduate:	7,219
Graduate:	2,150

School Total:	9,369

By Gender	Undergraduate	Graduate
Men	2,950 / 41%	528 / 25%
Women	4,269 / 59%	1,622 / 75%

By Race	Undergraduate	Graduate
International	95 / 1%	26 / 1%
African-American	1,344 / 19%	274 / 13%
Native American	8 / 0%	0 / 0%
Asian	566 / 8%	178 / 8%
Hispanic	2,445 / 34%	462 / 21%
Caucasian	2,464 / 34%	1,104 / 51%
Other	93 / 1%	52 / 2%

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Student Services

Services Offered:

Remedial services
Academic/Career counseling service
Employment services for students

Special Learning Opportunities Offered:

Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification

Library:

Physical Facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Teacher Certification Details:

Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Athletics

Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Membership:

Football: New Jersey Athletic Conference

Basketball: New Jersey Athletic Conference

Baseball: New Jersey Athletic Conference

Cross Country/Track: Not applicable