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Enrollment Deposit

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William Paterson University of New Jersey requires a deposit of $125 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

19.10%

William Paterson University of New Jersey is in the top 19.10% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

20.00%

William Paterson University of New Jersey is in the top 20.00% of colleges in the state of New Jersey for deposit cost. 7.14% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

30.30%

William Paterson University of New Jersey is in the top 30.30% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

William Paterson University of New Jersey educates a diverse community of 9,070 students, with 6,604 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,466 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

9,070


Total Undergraduates

6,604

Total Graduates

2,466


Full-Time vs Part-Time

63% Full-Time

37% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at William Paterson University of New Jersey has a 92% acceptance rate. William Paterson University of New Jersey has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1150.


Acceptance Rate

92%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

1%

Total Score

400

1600

9901345

Reading and Writing

200

800

530680

Math

200

800

460665

Location

Located in Wayne, NJ, William Paterson University of New Jersey offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Wayne


County

Passaic County


State

New Jersey


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

William Paterson University of New Jersey features a student-focused approach with a 15 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

15 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

William Paterson University of New Jersey makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $12,967 with 67% of students receiving financial assistance including 59% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$12,967


Received Aid

67%


Pell Recipients

59%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $15,150

Out-of-State: $24,464

Demographics

The William Paterson University of New Jersey student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
2,615 (39%)
Women
3,989 (60%)
Other
20 (0%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
7 (0%)
18-19
1,302 (20%)
20-21
1,821 (28%)
22-24
1,651 (25%)
Over 25
1,823 (28%)

Outcomes

William Paterson University of New Jersey prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 56% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

56%

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