William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey Overview

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a four-year, public school located in Wayne, NJ. William Paterson University of New Jersey was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.

The William Paterson University of New Jersey's tuition & fees is $15,704 for New Jersey residents and $25,344 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,234.

The school has a total enrollment of 9,942 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate is 90.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.56%.

William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked 12^nd in New Jersey Colleges rankings. William Paterson University of New Jersey is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of William Paterson University of New Jersey is $15,704 for in-state students and $25,344 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,963 for in-state students and $24,211 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,278 for New Jersey residents and $26,256 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,537 for New Jersey residents and $25,039 for out-of-state students.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,704	$25,344
Graduate	$16,963	$24,211

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$16,278	$26,256
Graduate	$17,537	$25,039

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	90.08% Acceptance Rate / 12.56% Yield
Graduation Rate »	44%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	74%(full-time), 63% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	9,942 (6,647 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,234

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 7470
Phone	973-720-2000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, public
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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