William Paterson University of New Jersey — College Profile

About

Located on a scenic, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne just 20 miles from New York City, William Paterson University is highly regarded for its career-focused education, led by its premier School of Nursing, the AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business, and a world-renowned Jazz Studies program. The university offers a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive campus culture where a mix of residential and commuter students engage in over 115 clubs, Division III sports, and a lively performing arts scene. What truly sets the institution apart is its status as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and its national recognition for promoting social mobility, offering generous financial initiatives like the Garden State Guarantee to ensure an affordable, high-value degree.

Wikipedia:William Paterson University, known as WP, officially William Paterson University of New Jersey (WPUNJ), is a public university in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education.

Location

Wayne, NJ, 07470 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

EWR · Newark

18 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$28,476

Out-of-state COA

$38,116

Avg net price

$18,745

Room & board

$16,240

In-state tuition

$15,704

Out-of-state tuition

$25,344

Books & supplies

$1,600/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$16,171

$30–48k

$18,287

$48–75k

$18,505

$75–110k

$22,862

$110k+

$24,917

Admissions

Admit rate

90%

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Essay Requirements

William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

46%

4-yr on-time completion

26%

1st-yr retention

74%

Transfer-out rate

27%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

56%

Transferred

26%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

16%

Median earnings (6yr)

$44,928

Median earnings (10yr)

$57,780

Median debt

$22,334

Monthly loan payment

$237

Debt range (25th–75th)

$7,500–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$35,500

Student Body

Men 39%Women 61%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

47%

First-generation

44%

Median family income

$35,457

Independent students

21%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

21%

Race & ethnicity

White

30%

Hispanic

34%

Black

22%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$44,928

10 years after entry

$57,780

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing419

Psychology, General179

Criminal Justice and Corrections123

Communication and Media Studies101

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80

Computer and Information Sciences, General78

Finance and Financial Management Services66

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods65

Music59

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods56

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities56

Fine and Studio Arts56

Accounting and Related Services55

Biology, General51

Sociology47

Marketing43

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Institutional

Endowment

$46M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

98%

Avg faculty salary

$13,396/mo

Instructional spend/student

$13,191