William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public 4-year institution in Wayne, NJ. It enrolls about 9,426 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wayne, NJ 07470 |
| County | Passaic County |
| Enrollment | 9,426 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,754 / 7,174 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $24,464 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,999 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.wpunj.edu/ |
| Phone | 9737202000 |
Admissions
About 7,754 students applied and 7,174 were admitted. Of those admitted, 883 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,150 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $24,464. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,999 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,420 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,010 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,978 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,823 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,237 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,310 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
William Paterson University of New Jersey is in Wayne, NJ, Passaic County. Its coordinates are 40.9453, -74.2002.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,754 applicants.
How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,150 for in-state students and $24,464 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend William Paterson University of New Jersey?
About 9,426 students are enrolled.