William Paterson University of New Jersey
300 Pompton RdWayne, NJ 07470
(973) 720-2000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 13026
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.wpunj.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $12,244.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $27,904.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,580.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | ||
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*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 87% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 40% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,425.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 42% |
| Average state aid | $3,964.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 30% |
| Average institutional aid | $6,050.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 69% |
| Average student loan | $7,381.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- African-american/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/art Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- History
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Performance
- Non-professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
- Organizational Communication
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Women's Studies
- African-american/Black Studies
New Jersey Scholarships
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholarship
Scholarship for freshmen accepted at Rider University who are designated as New Jersey Distinguished Scholars (Non-Urban Category). Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Skylands Centenary Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Susses or Warren Counties, New Jersey, who are undergraduates attending Centenary College in New Jersey. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
National Awards
Scholarship for incoming freshmen at The College of New Jersey. Applicants must be Narional Merit Finalists or Semi-Finalists, National Achievement Scholar Finalists or Semi-Finalists or National Hispanic Scholar Finalist. Award includes a laptop computer. more...
Vincent P. Moore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for a New Jersey resident who is a graduate student attending New York University, pursuing an M.B.A. degree. Applicant must have academic excellence. No application is necessary; this scholarship is awarded based on merit through the University. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship
Scholarship for Hispanic graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in New Jersey majoring in Social Work. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents and bilingual (English and Spanish). An interview is required. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
John J. & Anna C. Witmer Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for resident of northern New Jersey who is a Catholic, entering freshman student accepted to Manhattan College in New York. Due date and award amount varies. Renewable; with satisfactory progress. more...
Francis B. & Paige D. L'Hommedieu Scholarships
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are incoming transfer students from a transfer program at a NJ community college and are accepted to Rutgers University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, hold an associate's degree and have a minimum 3.7 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Samuel & Katherine Barone Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending Rutgers University and are majoring in Nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Selection based on merit and financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Hon. Joseph W. Cowgill Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Camden County, New Jersey enrolled at Rutgers-Camden School of Law pursuing a Law degree. Applicant must have financial need and be in the top 50% of their class. Nonrenewable. more...
Outstanding Scholars Recuitment Program
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are undergraduate students attending Caldwell College. Applicants must have been New Jersey residents for twelve consecutive months and a minimum SAT score of 1350. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...