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William Paterson University of New Jersey Trade Programs

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in Wayne, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is William Paterson University of New Jersey?

Contact information for William Paterson University of New Jersey are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone:	9737202000
Website:	www.wpunj.edu/
Admissions:	www.wpunj.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

You can apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey online at: www.wpunj.edu/admissions/

William Paterson University of New Jersey is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for William Paterson University of New Jersey

These are the things William Paterson University of New Jersey looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at William Paterson University of New Jersey vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,813	3,366	88%
Women	5,256	4,804	91%

Can I Afford William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The average net price after aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $17,764. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,204
In-State Fees	$500
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,844
Out-of-State Fees	$500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,704
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,344

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey receive some form of financial aid (875 students).

Nearly 68% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,234 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,561.

Student Loan Debt

43% of William Paterson University of New Jersey undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,618 per year.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,297 students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey, all undergraduate. William Paterson University of New Jersey is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,526 undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Paterson University of New Jersey undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	443
Black or African American	1,409
Hispanic	2,218
White	1,938
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	143
Non-Resident	169

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	952
New York	21
Delaware	5
Maryland	4
Pennsylvania	3

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,563 undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey took at least one online class — of those, 2,161 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.