William Paterson University of New Jersey
Public university · Wayne, NJ · 6,614 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$18,533
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,596
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
44%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts about 90 of every 100 applicants (90%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Paterson University of New Jersey's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,596 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,533 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,748 for NJ residents and $27,014 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,748
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,014
- Room & board$14,090
- Total cost of attendance$29,596
- Average net price after grants$18,533
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies.
William Paterson University of New Jersey FAQ
- What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
- 90% — accessible.
- Is William Paterson University of New Jersey test-optional?
- The latest federal data says William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Paterson University of New Jersey's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?
- About $29,596 a year before aid; $18,533 on average after grants.
- What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's FAFSA school code?
- 002625. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so William Paterson University of New Jersey receives your information.
- What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's graduation rate?
- 44% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to William Paterson University of New Jersey
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJ | 90% | — | $8,127 | 55% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ | 91% | — | $17,923 | 53% |
| Mosdos Yaakov V'YisroelLakewood, NJ | 89% | — | $7,666 | 38% |
| Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJ | 89% | 1140–1310 | $30,978 | 72% |
| Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJ | 89% | 1030–1230 | $24,030 | 68% |
| Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ | 88% | 910–1210 | $15,193 | 66% |