William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public university located in Wayne, NJ, serving approximately 6,526 students. It has an acceptance rate of 93%.
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Tuition
$15,150
Acceptance
92.52%
Students
9,406
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,464
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,990
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,330
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92.52%
SAT range
782 - 1011
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,406
Undergrads
6,526
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
91
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
27
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.61
Property Rate / 1,000
2.15
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Wayne
Violent Rate / 100k
158
Property Rate / 100k
1,057
Location
Institution does not report this
Wayne, NJ 07470