Wayne, New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Public school in New Jersey with 7,200 total undergraduate students
Chancing
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
83%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
83%
Women
85%
Men
79%
Total number of applicants
9,171
Women: 60%
Men: 40%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
13%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$27,231
Out-of-state
$35,969
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$15,529
$30,001–48,000
$15,156
$48,001–75,000
$18,182
$75,001–110,000
$21,064
Over $110,000
$21,228
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
995
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
56%
Enrolled men:
44%
6-year graduation rate
55%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
70%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 7%
Black: 16%
Hispanic: 31%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 6%
White: 40%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
14:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
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Location
300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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