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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Wayne, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences27% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,010
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,328
Earnings 5yr: $96,443
Debt: $24,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,282
Earnings 5yr: $93,901
Debt: $26,750
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,411
Earnings 5yr: $89,937
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,359
Earnings 5yr: $65,714
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,275
Earnings 5yr: $60,613
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,447
Earnings 5yr: $77,676
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,745
Earnings 5yr: $66,639
Debt: $24,500
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,699
Earnings 5yr: $71,625
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,340
Earnings 5yr: $70,526
Debt: $24,010
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,026
Earnings 5yr: $74,145
Debt: $25,860
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,705
Earnings 5yr: $64,426
Debt: $28,281
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,356
Earnings 5yr: $75,574
Debt: $22,234
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,745
Earnings 5yr: $62,355
Debt: $24,347
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,203
Earnings 5yr: $62,718
Debt: $31,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,108
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,947
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,156
Earnings 5yr: $66,294
Debt: $25,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,108
Earnings 5yr: $61,098
Debt: $25,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,584
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,592
Earnings 5yr: $61,432
Debt: $29,189
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,745
In-State Tuition$15,704
Out-of-State Tuition$25,344
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
47%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,928
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,780
Completion Signals
44%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$54,716
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