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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.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
91.5%
SAT score average
1150
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
2.97
Application fee
$50
Key deadlines
June
30
59 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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June
01
30 days away
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December
01
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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
Popular degree programs
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Popular majors
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
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
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
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Learn more*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
8,753Enrollment 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
Campus info
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)

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
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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