William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Public · 6,614 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,171 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,287 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,505 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,862 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,917 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,745 |
Sticker tuition: $15,704 in-state, $25,344 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 47%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $57,780
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,334
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing24%
Business24%
Psychology9%
Criminal Justice6%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Communications & Media4%
Computer Science4%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
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