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William Paterson University of New Jersey Teaching Programs

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in Wayne, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#83 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#356 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is William Paterson University of New Jersey?

Get in touch with William Paterson University of New Jersey are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone:	9737202000
Website:	www.wpunj.edu/
Admissions:	www.wpunj.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wpunj.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

You can apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey online at: www.wpunj.edu/admissions/

William Paterson University of New Jersey is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for William Paterson University of New Jersey

Here’s what William Paterson University of New Jersey looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at William Paterson University of New Jersey can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,813	3,366	88%
Women	5,256	4,804	91%

Can I Afford William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The average net price after aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $17,764. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,204
In-State Fees	$500
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,844
Out-of-State Fees	$500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,704
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,344

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 13% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey receive some form of financial aid (875 students).

About 68% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,234 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,561.

Student Loan Debt

43% of William Paterson University of New Jersey undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,618 per year.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,297 students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey. William Paterson University of New Jersey is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,526 undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Paterson University of New Jersey undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	443
Black or African American	1,409
Hispanic	2,218
White	1,938
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	143
Non-Resident	169

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	952
New York	21
Delaware	5
Maryland	4
Pennsylvania	3

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduate Student Diversity

2,880 of William Paterson University of New Jersey’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Paterson University of New Jersey graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	227
Black or African American	403
Hispanic	699
White	1,347
Two or More Races	74
Non-Resident	28

Online Learning at William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,563 undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey took at least one online class — of those, 2,161 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 275 students took at least one online class and 2,583 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Below are the teaching programs are offered at William Paterson University of New Jersey, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	59	62	—	147
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	94	—	99
Special Education and Teaching	—	43	—	79
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	19	15	—	36
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	23	—	28
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	—	—	6
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.