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William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public regional university located in Wayne, New Jersey. William Paterson University of New Jersey is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at William Paterson University of New Jersey is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $51,506 10 years after enrolling, 21st in New Jersey, and in the top 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, William Paterson University of New Jersey bachelor students earn 3% less than the national average. William Paterson University of New Jersey is ranked 19th in New Jersey.
William Paterson University of New Jersey’s median net annual cost of $18,498 and average years to graduate of 5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Comms & Media Studies, Criminal Justice, Registered Nursing, Quantitative methods Mgmt., Health & Fitness - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$18,498
Average years to graduate
5
Computer and Information Sciences
Rank: #183
Economic score: 2.54
Accounting
Rank: #373
Economic score: 3.34
Finance
Rank: #260
Economic score: 3.58
Education
Rank: #73
Economic score: 3.92
Biology
Rank: #121
Economic score: 4
Marketing
Rank: #266
Economic score: 4.4
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rank: #70
Economic score: 4.57
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #80
Economic score: 6.27
Sociology
Rank: #195
Economic score: 6.48
English Language & Lit
Rank: #239
Economic score: 8.1
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey - Business Administration, Education, Special Education, Registered Nursing, Educ. Administration, Student Counseling - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #30
Economic score: 0.53
Clinical / Counseling Psych
Rank: #96
Economic score: 0.87
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 5 years. 63% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 6% lower than the state average, and 6% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At William Paterson University of New Jersey, Pell Grant recipients represent 39% of the measured graduating class, 4% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates within 4.5 years.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is in the top 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
William Paterson University of New Jersey’s economic mobility score of 22.66 is calculated by adjusting the 3.14 economic score of lower-income students by the 39% pell grant recipients within the student body. William Paterson University of New Jersey’s EMS of 22.66 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at William Paterson University of New Jersey pays $18,498 a year, $12,828 less than the $31,326 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $18,498
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At William Paterson University of New Jersey, 73% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $18,498 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 50% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,511. This is 4% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,171
Pell grants
$5,805
State grants
$5,528
Institutional grants
$5,735
William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 3 online bachelor programs, one of which is held exclusively online. At the master’s level William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 5 programs, 4 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
8
Hybrid programs
3
Percentage of programs online
9%
William Paterson University of New Jersey's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 83% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 9,171 applicants, of which 7,636 were admitted and 995 enrolled. William Paterson University of New Jersey has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
William Paterson University of New Jersey does not consider standardized testing in their admissions process.
Full time
81%
83%
Female
56%
59%
First time
43%
59%
In-state
96%
68%
1st generation
44%
35%
White
35%
52%
Black
19%
14%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Asian
7%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
5%
12%