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William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate94%
Acceptance Rate94%

About William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University’s College of Education offers an extensive array of degree and certificate programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to students with a variety of interests and career goals. We prize the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. And we welcome the opportunity to provide an academic home to all students, including first-generation college students and those from families who have recently immigrated to the United States. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the teacher workforce and preparing teachers to serve all students, including those with disabilities at all grade levels and degrees of severity. We invite you to learn more about William Paterson’s College of Education, its degree and certificate programs, and the faculty by exploring this website. Wishing you a personally and professionally fulfilling academic journey

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public, state institution in the suburb of Wayne, New Jersey. William Paterson University of New Jersey was founded in 1855. The college currently enrolls around 9,370 students per year, including 7,220 undergraduates.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into William Paterson University of New Jersey. In 2022, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 94% of applicants. In 2022, 7,638 out of 8,126 total applicants were accepted.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.0
Test Optional May require tests

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William Paterson University of New Jersey is locatedin the town of Wayne, New Jersey, in the suburbs of New York City.

If you would like to see William Paterson University of New Jersey for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Routes 23/80/287/46 to Wayne, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.

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College Info

300 Pompton Rd Wayne, NJ 7470

Campus Setting: Suburban

William Paterson University of New Jersey Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jun 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to William Paterson University of New Jersey is Jun 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to William Paterson University of New Jersey is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

William Paterson University of New Jersey SAT Scores

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William Paterson University of New Jersey Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$28,829

In State

$37,567

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,776
$22,514
Fees
$432
$432
Housing
$13,021
$13,021
Books
$1,600
$1,600

Student Life

Wondering what life at William Paterson University of New Jersey is like? There are approximately 9,370 students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey, including 7,220 undergraduate students and 2,150 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from NJ and 3% percent of students are from other states.

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

97%

In State

3%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,370

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

94%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,208

Out-of-State

$22,946

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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