William Paterson University of New Jersey

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,204

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,509

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.1%

9,165 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,942

60.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44%

746 Graduates

About

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a higher education institution located in Passaic County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at William Paterson University of New Jersey were Registered Nursing (425 degrees awarded), General Psychology (190 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (156 degrees).

In 2024, 3,275 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,368 degrees), 1.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (978 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $15,204, which is $−8,796 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $15,204, which is $8,796 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,509.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending William Paterson University of New Jersey received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,204

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey was $15,204. The cost of tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $−8,796 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Average Net Price

$13,509

2024 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 William Paterson University of New Jersey had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,509. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of William Paterson University of New Jersey grew by 20.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,660

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Paterson University of New Jersey was of $13,660 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.49% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

William Paterson University of New Jersey received 9,165 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.2% annual growth. Out of those 9,165 applicants, 8,256 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.1% acceptance rate.

There were 9,942 students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,256

Accepted Out of 9,165

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey was 90.1% (8,256 admissions from 9,165 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.2%, while admissions grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Paterson University of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 9,942 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 5,988 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,954. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Paterson University of New Jersey, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Black or African American, 7.2% Asian, 2.35% Two or More Races, 0.111% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0704% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.9%), followed by White Female (16.2%) and White Male (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%) and White Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,942 students. The full-time enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 5,988 and the part-time enrollment is 3,954. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), William Paterson University of New Jersey had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Paterson University of New Jersey (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,517 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,059 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,897 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 35.4% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Black or African American, 7.2% Asian, 2.35% Two or More Races, 0.111% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0704% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 295 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,195 more women than men received degrees from William Paterson University of New Jersey. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white (1,368 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (978 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Paterson University of New Jersey is Registered Nursing (425 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (190 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (156 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Paterson University of New Jersey, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees awarded), Education (396 degrees), and English (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,615,206 people), Secondary school teachers (554,123 people), Education administrators (322,590 people), Other managers (314,744 people), and Special education teachers (215,300 people).

The most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees awarded), Education (396 degrees), English (61 degrees), Communications (123 degrees), and Protective Services (156 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees awarded), Education (396 degrees), English (61 degrees), Communications (123 degrees), and Protective Services (156 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Elementary & secondary schools (3,049,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (485,654 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (406,349 people), Computer Systems Design (235,461 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (233,501 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
425 degrees awarded
General Psychology
190 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
156 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Paterson University of New Jersey was Registered Nursing with 425 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,040

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,235

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,040 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey, which is 0.465 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,235).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.741 times less than the 228 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 559 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey in Registered Nursing, which is 5.7 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from William Paterson University of New Jersey completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,368 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
978 degrees awarded
Black or African American
497 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white (1,368 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (978 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
913 degrees awarded
White Female
797 degrees awarded
White Female
772 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white female (913 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (797 degrees).

Operations

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an endowment valued at nearly $46M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.37M (7.32%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, William Paterson University of New Jersey had a total salary expenditure of 208M. William Paterson University of New Jersey employs 150 Professors, 62 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Male Professor (76), Female Professor (74), and Female Associate professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey are: Office and Administrative Support, with 139 employees, Service, with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 90 employees.

Endowment

$46M

2024 Endowment

24.6%

growth from 2023

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an endowment valued at about $46M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of William Paterson University of New Jersey grew 24.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $130k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$106M

2024 Salaries

3.14%

growth from 2023

In 2024, William Paterson University of New Jersey paid a median of $106M in salaries, which represents 50.8% of their overall expenditure ($208M) and a 3.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.13% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.63% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$35.6M

Instructional Salaries

262

Number of Employees

In 2024, William Paterson University of New Jersey paid a total of $35.6M to 262 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey were Office and Administrative Support with 139 employees, Service with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 90 employees.

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