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Wayne, NJ 07470
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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District3408

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending William Paterson University of New Jersey?
902nd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $6,567 $6,567 $13,321
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $4,271 $4,271 $4,271
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $348 $348 $569
FT Graduate Tuition $9,211 $9,211 $15,748
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,634 $2,634 $2,634
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $587 $587 $910
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $24,668 $24,668 $31,422
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,488 $25,488 $32,242
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $14,688 $14,688 $21,442

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $9,996 $10,492 $9,996 $10,492 $16,242 $17,050
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,300
On-Campus – Room & Board $9,450 $9,990
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,093 $2,300
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,000 $9,500
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,438 $2,600
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,438 $2,600

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 6,969 (2,945 male / 4,024 female)
Admitted 4,552 (2,032 male / 2,520 female)
Admission rate 65%
First-time Enrollment 1,453 (742 male / 711 female)
FT Enrollment 1,435 (732 male / 703 female)
PT Enrollment 18 (10 male / 8 female)
Total Enrollment10,820

Admission Criteria

What criteria does William Paterson University of New Jersey use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does William Paterson University of New Jersey accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference New Jersey Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference New Jersey Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference New Jersey Athletic Conference

SAT Test Admission

1018th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 98%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 550
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 890 / 1080

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,628
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$6,500
Board Fee$4,370

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 66 374 522 162 2,260 292 3,676
Accounting 2 26 40 12 48 12 140
African-American/Black Studies 4 4 8
Anthropology 12 12
Art/Art Studies, General 6 18 76 6 106
Asian Studies/Civilization 12 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 16 22 34 12 92
Biotechnology 10 6 2 4 6 6 34
Business Administration and Management, General 30 62 74 26 342 34 568
Chemistry, General 2 6 8
Clinical Psychology 2 6 2 18 4 32
Communication Disorders, General 2 30 2 34
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 46 64 10 210 18 348
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 12 10 10 18 50
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 2 8 8 22
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 54 6 60
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 2 10 4 34 6 58
Economics, General 2 2 4 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4 2 46 2 54
Elementary Education and Teaching 10 36 4 228 24 302
English Language and Literature, General 14 22 10 172 20 238
Environmental Studies 4 4
French Language and Literature 2 2
Geography 4 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2 2
History, General 4 16 104 12 136
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 4 24 36
Latin American Studies 2 2 4
Mass Communication/Media Studies 4 4
Mathematics, General 2 4 24 8 38
Music Performance, General 2 4 2 40 2 50
Music, General 6 2 6 2 52 10 78
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 6 18 20 28 78 20 170
Philosophy 10 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 12 130 14 158
Political Science and Government, General 10 2 36 2 50
Psychology, General 40 60 10 190 24 324
Reading Teacher Education 28 28
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 2
Selling Skills and Sales Operations 10 10
Sociology 2 68 40 2 108 30 250
Spanish Language and Literature 50 4 2 56
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 2 50 4 60
Women's Studies 4 10 14

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

William Paterson University of New Jersey 140th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $94,443 ($97,530 male / $90,947 female)
Number of FT Faculty 371 (197 male / 174 female)
Number of PT Faculty 16
FT Faculty Ratio 23 : 1
Total Benefits $7,866,287

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