William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a mid-sized, public institution in Wayne, NJ, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 6,614 students. The acceptance rate is 90%. 44% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,780.
90%
Acceptance
$18,745
Net price
6,614
Enrollment
44%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
90%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,745
Average net price
$15,704
In-state tuition
$25,344
Out-of-state tuition
$16,240
Room & board
$1,600
Books & supplies
$28,476
Total cost of attendance
47%
Students receiving Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
$22,334
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$57,780
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,928
Median earnings (6 yrs)
44%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,191
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,614
Total enrollment
21%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
44%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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