William Paterson University of New Jersey
Founded in 1855, William Paterson University of New Jersey is 4-year public school in northern New Jersey. Set on a 370-acre wooded campus, William Paterson is home to colleges of Arts & Communication, Business, Education, Science, and Humanities conferring bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, William Paterson requires all freshmen and new transfer students to take an alcohol prevention course called AlcoholEdu. For a break from classes, William Paterson encourages students to explore the local region through a fitness program called Get The Hike Outta Here!
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | February 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 994
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,369
Total Number of Undergrads
7,219
Classroom Sizes
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,624 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,624 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,364
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,281
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,221
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,540
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$218
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
90
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
24%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bear
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
70%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,100
What Students Are Saying
First semester was great. The professors are all wonderful,especially during office hours. Can't wait for Spring.
Asempa from Newark, NJ
william paterson university is a great school to go to. there are many academic majors to choose, from fine arts to business. the atmosphere is comforting and relaxing.
Monae from Neptune, NJ
this university is great, filled with diversity and tons of things to do. wpu offers great programs including the biology program, nursing, and teaching. i will be a sophomore soon and i do not regret my decision.
Student from Egg Harbor Township, NJ
it is an exquisite business school which provided me with great opportunities for my future. the teachers are very helpful if you are a serious student. they have professional enrichment classes which will help you prepare for the real world.
Jagoda from Germany
William Paterson is a great school. The teachers are very helpful and want to see you succeed if you are putting in the effort. Overall, the school offers a lot of opportunities being that it is only 10, 15 minutes from New York.
Bahj from Trenton, NJ
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