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William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Suburb · 6,614 students
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$18,745
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
46%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$57,780
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a comprehensive public institution best known for its historically strong teacher education, top-tier nursing curriculum, accredited Cotsakos College of Business, and an internationally acclaimed Jazz Studies program. Students benefit from distinctive, career-focused facilities like the simulated trading room and the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales, as well as the unique Living Jazz Archives and direct access to New York City for metropolitan internships. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution situated on a 370-acre wooded suburban campus, the university fosters a diverse, supportive, and active culture that blends vibrant student organizations with NCAA Division III athletics for both commuter and residential students.

Wikipedia:William Paterson University, known as WP, officially William Paterson University of New Jersey (WPUNJ), is a public university in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education.

Location
Wayne, NJ, 07470 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
18 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$15,704$25,344
Housing & food (on campus)$16,240$16,240
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$28,476$38,116 est.
Average net price$18,745Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,344
In-state: $15,704
Housing & food (on campus)$16,240
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$38,116 est.
In-state: $28,476
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,745
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,171
$30–48k
$18,287
$48–75k
$18,505
$75–110k
$22,862
$110k+
$24,917
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
46%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 16% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,928
10 yrs after entry$57,780
Debt
Median at graduation$22,334
Monthly payment$237
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$35,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$35,457
Independent
21%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
34%
Black
22%
Asian
7%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,928
After 10 yrs
$57,780
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing419
Psychology, General179
Criminal Justice and Corrections123
Communication and Media Studies101
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80
Computer and Information Sciences, General78
Finance and Financial Management Services66
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods65
Music59
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods56
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities56
Fine and Studio Arts56
Accounting and Related Services55
Biology, General51
Sociology47
Marketing43
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$46M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$13,396/mo
Teaching spend
$13,191
per student
Federal loans
43%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending · 9 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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