$12,574
$20,466
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,143 |
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| Declined | + 2,589 |
| Total Received | 10,732 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey — New Brunswick | Piscataway, NJ |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University — Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Caldwell University | Caldwell, NJ |
| Bloomfield College | Bloomfield, NJ |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey — Newark | Newark, NJ |
| SAT | 2518 |
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| ACT | 2584 |
William Paterson, founded in 1855, is a public, multipurpose university. It's 370-acre campus is located in Wayne, New Jersey, 20 miles west of New York City.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 10,567 |
| Established in | 1855 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
370-acre campus in Wayne (population: 55,049), 21 miles from Newark. Major airport and train serve Newark; bus serves Paterson (two miles). Public transportation serves campus.
William Paterson University of New Jersey
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) June 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,143 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 2,589 |
| Total Received | 10,732 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience
Reginald Ross
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 973 720-2125
F: 973 720-2910
admissions@wpunj.edu
| Tuition | $9,976 |
| Room | $6,430 |
| Board | $3,820 |
| Additional fees | $2,598 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 |
| Total | $24,424 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,488 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,936 |
$10,488
Need-based
| Federal | $19,107,584 |
| State | $12,892,274 |
| Institutional | $313,500 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $32,313,358 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $40,964 |
| State | $107,312 |
| Institutional | $8,915,205 |
| Other external | $347,108 |
| Total | $9,410,589 |
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93%
Transfer applicants accepted
54%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
88%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 44 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Columbia Ecuador Mexico Peru South Korea The Philippines |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Cinzia Richardson
Director, Office of International Students
973 720-2976
richardsonc@wpunj.edu
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