William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
William Paterson University of New Jersey Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity7
Retention25
Graduation10
Earnings33
Diversity83
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at William Paterson University of New Jersey
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into William Paterson University of New Jersey
93%Admission Rate
490Median SAT Math
500Median SAT Reading
20Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–550
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–23
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending William Paterson University of New Jersey
$13KIn-State Tuition
$21KOut-of-State Tuition
$24KAverage Total Cost
$16KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after William Paterson University of New Jersey
61%Receive Federal Loans
$16KMedian Federal Debt
57%Repayment Rate
$237Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at William Paterson University of New Jersey
70%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
16%Withdrawal Rate
54%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 29% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 42% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after William Paterson University of New Jersey
93%Employment Rate
$35KMedian Salary
$21K25 Pctl Salary
$50K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at William Paterson University of New Jersey
8,643Undergraduates
65%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
1,463Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Passaic County Community College
2 miles, SE
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