William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ

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Tuition & Fees

$18,290

$27,604

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
530
75th
665
25th
460

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,464
Declined 598
Total Received 7,062
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Public

6,604

undergraduate students

2,466

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1855, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 407-acre campus in Wayne, New Jersey—20 miles west of New York City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 9,070
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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407 wooded-acre campus in Wayne (population: 55,072), 21 miles from Newark. Major airport and train serve Newark; bus serves Paterson (two miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

William Paterson University of New Jersey
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ
07470

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
24%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
44%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
530
75th
665
25th
460

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
Application deadline (final deadline) June 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,464
Declined 598
Total Received 7,062

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

88%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,535

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,150
Housing $9,252
Food $5,750
Additional fees $3,140
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $34,892
Average Financial Aid - $7,535
Total with Avg. Aid $27,357

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 973 720-2202
F: 973 720-3133
finaid@wpunj.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, ice hockey, rugby

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance ensemble, floor hockey, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
New Jersey Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied/Public Sociology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computational and Applied Mathematics yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Materials Chemistry yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Selling Skills and Sales Operations yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,070

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

73%

6,604
students

Female
60%
3,989

Male
40%
2,615

27%

2,466
students

Female
77%
1,899

Male
23%
567

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

5,134
students

Female
59%
3,034

Male
41%
2,100

22%

1,470
students

Female
65%
955

Male
35%
515

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
19%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
33%
Hispanic/Latino
33%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented China
India
Jamaica
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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