Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
91% admitted · $17,391/yr after aid
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Open
- Average net price
- $18,533
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $61,869
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public college in Wayne, NJ with 6,614 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,533 per year ($14,533 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,869 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,754
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,174
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
What William Paterson University of New Jersey looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,596
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,748
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,014
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,533
- $30–48k$15,636
- $48–75k$19,373
- $75–110k$23,365
- $110k+$25,625
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $61,869
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,423
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,614
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 51%
- White30%
- Hispanic34%
- Black22%
- Asian7%
William Paterson University of New Jersey FAQ
What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate?+
William Paterson University of New Jersey admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is William Paterson University of New Jersey test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey?+
In Fall 2023, 7,754 students applied to William Paterson University of New Jersey and 7,174 were admitted; 883 enrolled.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey consider legacy status?+
Yes. William Paterson University of New Jersey reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey require an essay?+
William Paterson University of New Jersey reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,596 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,533.
What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 187444 · How we use this data
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