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William Paterson University of New Jersey campus

🇺🇸 USA · New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
90.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹23,80,612Out-of-state
Students
6,614Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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.
Founded in 1855 and named after American statesman, lawyer, jurist, and signer of the United States Constitution William Paterson, William Paterson is the third-oldest public institution in New Jersey. William Paterson offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through its five academic colleges. During the fall 2023 semester, 6,546 undergraduate students and 2,880 graduate students were enrolled.

Admissions planning estimate

90.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 55.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.52%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.5% (7,174/7,754; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

90 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,165
Offered a place 8,256
Enrolled 1,037

12.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

What a year costs

₹40,56,359 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹23,80,612
  • Housing₹15,25,456
  • Books & supplies₹1,50,291
Sticker price ₹40,56,359
After aid (average) ₹17,60,755

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹14,75,108
Out-of-state ₹23,80,612

Average aid awarded: ₹11,49,164 a year.

Outcomes and support

73.9%
Retention
44%
Graduation
74%
Get financial aid
5%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 34.1%
White 29.6%
African American 21.7%
Asian 6.8%
Unknown 2.8%
Multiracial 2.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Community Organization and Advocacybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate90.08%
Total Applicants9165
Admitted Applicants8256
Enrolled Applicants1037
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹14,75,108
Out-of-State Tuition₹23,80,612
Average Housing Cost₹15,25,456
Books & Supplies₹1,50,291
Average Net Price₹17,60,755
Students Receiving Aid74%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,49,164
Out-of-State Students5%

Student Body Diversity

African American21.67%
Asian6.82%
Hispanic34.06%
White29.6%
Multiracial2.24%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International2.57%
Unknown Race2.8%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate43.96%
Retention Rate73.94%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates6614

Contact

Street Address300 Pompton Rd
ZIP Code07470
Phone(973) 720-2125
Websitehttps://www.wpunj.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/