Outcomes at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Graduation Rate
43.96%
Transfer-out Rate
28.17%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 43.96% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. 746 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,697 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.17% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The retention rate (full-time students) is 74% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between William Paterson University of New Jersey and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey. 746 students have completed and 478 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 36 students still enrolled and 437 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,697 | 1,697 |
| Completers | 746 (43.96%) | 746 |
| Transfer-out | 478 (28.17%) | 478 |
| Still Enrolled | 36 (2.12%) | 36 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 437 (25.75%) | 437 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 444 students have completed in 4 years and additional 239 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 444 (26.16%) |
168 (22.40%) |
276 (29.14%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 239 (14.08%) |
96 (12.80%) |
143 (15.10%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 63 (3.71%) |
33 (4.40%) |
30 (3.17%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43.96% (746/1,697) | 39.60% (297/750) | 47.41% (449/947) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 71.43% (65/91) | 65.71% (23/35) | 75.00% (42/56) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27.72% (125/451) | 24.60% (46/187) | 29.92% (79/264) |
| Hispanic | 38.63% (236/611) | 33.73% (86/255) | 42.13% (150/356) |
| White | 61.59% (287/466) | 55.93% (132/236) | 67.39% (155/230) |
| Two or More Race | 39.68% (25/63) | 17.24% (5/29) | 58.82% (20/34) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (3/9) | 40.00% (2/5) | 25.00% (1/4) |