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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Tuition
24,464
Students
11,340
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

11,340

Graduation Rate

48%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.52%

Apply

7,754

Accepted

7,174

Attend

883

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$15,150

Out-of-State

$24,464

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,840

State/Local Grants

$7,493

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,416

Graduate

In-State

$16,408

Out-of-State

$23,410

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$14,806

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$15,990

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Personal Expenses

$3,140

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

77

Average Assistance

$9,737

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

11

Average Assistance

$3,460

Academics

Graduation Rate48%

Student Faculty Ratio42:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Management Science

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Special Education and Teaching, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled11,340

Undergraduate

8,043

Graduate

3,297

Full-Time

62

Part-Time

38

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    No

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes