William Paterson University empowers students to transform their will to succeed into academic achievement, career advancement, and community impact. Through innovative programming, we ensure students have the skills and community support for a transformative college experience.

A leading public university comprised of a diverse community of nearly 10,000 students, William Paterson offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its four academic colleges: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Cotsakos College of Business; Education; and Science and Health.

Its 407-acre wooded campus is located in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, just 20 miles from New York City, adjacent to 1,200 acres of wetlands and woodlands, and only three miles from the historic Paterson Great Falls.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

81%

SAT Range

890-1090

ACT Range

16-23

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$17,090 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,364 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

90%

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Academics

Professors

A minus

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Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Will. Power. 101

Will. Power. 101: is the only program of its kind in New Jersey, offering structured support services that guide new students as they build the skills to balance their University coursework with other activities and responsibilities. Peer Leaders connect with students to offer advice and utilize their own knowledge to help students get involved and maximize their William Paterson experience.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
37%
On Campus
60%
Online
3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,480 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,491

Undergrads Over 25

20%

Pell Grant

60%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$46,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

56%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%