William Paterson University of New Jersey
PublicWayne, NJ
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public mid-sized school in Wayne, NJ, enrolling about 6,614 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 90% of applicants get in. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $101,328/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jun 1, 2027
Confirm on William Paterson University of New Jersey's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,640 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
William Paterson University of New Jersey in Wayne, NJ admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?
William Paterson University of New Jersey's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,476 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
For 2024-25, William Paterson University of New Jersey's published tuition and required fees were $25,344 for out-of-state students and $15,704 for in-state students -- $9,640 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jun 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey require students to live on campus?
No -- William Paterson University of New Jersey doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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