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William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a medium, public institution located in Wayne, nj. Founded in 1855, William Paterson University of New Jersey offers undergraduate degrees in 83 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 6,591 undergraduates
cost $14,624 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into William Paterson University of New Jersey? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 91.5%
SAT score average 1150
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.97
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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June
01
30 days away Application deadline date

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December
01
213 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! William Paterson University of New Jersey is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,624
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,160
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,140
Cost of attendance* $32,524
Average financial aid package $12,411
Estimated cost $20,113 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,624
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,160
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,140
Cost of attendance* $41,524
Average financial aid package $12,411
Estimated cost $29,113 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? William Paterson University of New Jersey has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,591, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

8,753

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
26%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
phone 973-720-2000
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities programming board (sapb)

Students for awareness black leadership and equality (sable)

Student government association (sga)

The b.a.b.y. dolls (community service org.)

Pioneer players (drama)

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about William Paterson University of New Jersey to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is William Paterson University of New Jersey?

William Paterson University of New Jersey is located in Wayne, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey? 

The acceptance rate for William Paterson University of New Jersey is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The average high school GPA for William Paterson University of New Jersey students was 2.97.

How much does it cost for 4 years at William Paterson University of New Jersey?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at William Paterson University of New Jersey including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $130,096.

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