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Public4-Yearmedium campus
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
3.0Good
93%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public four-year institution located in Wayne, New Jersey. With an enrollment of approximately 6,526 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 93%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $57,780 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,764 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
93%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
6,526
Total students
Median Earnings
$57,780
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,150
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,464
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,764
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$24,464/yr
In-State Tuition$15,150/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,764/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$71,056
10-Year Earnings
$577,800
ROI Multiple
8.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$58k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,526
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
