William Paterson University of New Jersey
#69 in Regional Universities North (tie)
Overview
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,604 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 370 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. William Paterson University of New Jersey's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #69. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,150; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,464.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,604 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 370 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. William Paterson University of New Jersey's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #69. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,150; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,464.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$15,150
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,604
Acceptance Rate
92%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,464
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,150
Room & Board
$13,000(2022-23)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,012
$17,225
$17,225
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,464
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,150
Room & Board
$13,000(2022-23)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,012
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
37%
15:1
56%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Health Professions and Related Programs
21%
N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
16%
N/A
Psychology
9%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
7%
N/A
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
7%
N/A
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Students
6,604
Graduate Enrollment
2,466
Total Enrollment
9,070
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,131
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
64%
Minority Enrollment
64%
Minority Enrollment
34%
Hispanic
33%
White
19%
Black
8%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
International
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
45+
Sports Teams
12
Fraternities
10
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
37%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
70%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,190
$37,126
$37,126
Graduation Rate
37%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
70%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,190
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