William Paterson University of New Jersey
tuition & fees
$24,464
graduate tuition & fees
$23,410
acceptance rate
92%
Student Population
9,070
online students
3,400
Number of Programs
134
Financial Aid Amount
$7,535
SAT Scores
1,150
Graduation Rate
55%
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a Public, 4 years college located in Wayne, New Jersey. William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked 12nd in New Jersey Colleges and 30th in Federal Region II.
It has a total enrollment of 9,070 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate is 91.53% last year (undergraduate school).
William Paterson University of New Jersey is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of William Paterson University of New Jersey and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 |
| Phone | 973-720-2000 |
| WEB | www.wpunj.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wpunj.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/net_price_calc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wpunj.edu/veterans/gi-bill-at-a-glance/index.html |
| Disability Service | www.wpunj.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey is 91.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.47%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.53 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.47 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
William Paterson University of New Jersey's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,150 for New Jersey residents and $24,464 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.56% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,624).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $16,408 for New Jersey residents and $23,410 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.57% compared to the last year's rate.
| New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,150 | $24,464 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,408 | $23,410 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 9,070 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 3,400 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. William Paterson University of New Jersey has 6,604 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,466 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,070 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,604 |
| Graduate Students | 2,466 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 134 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 134 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by William Paterson University of New Jersey
| Number of programs | 134 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |