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William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey
WAYNE, NJ . 4 Year 3.5
#686 in Best Colleges in America
300 POMPTON RD WAYNE, NJ 07470

Overview

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey. It offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, business, and education. Known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university provides a supportive environment with small class sizes and personalized attention. Beyond academics, William Paterson University fosters a vibrant campus life with numerous student clubs, organizations, athletic teams, and cultural events. The university also emphasizes experiential learning, offering opportunities for internships, research, and community service to prepare students for their future careers.

Rankings

  • 114

    #114 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • 1

    #1 1 in Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 132

    #132 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 114 of 405
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 132 of 706
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 178 of 828

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • B Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • A Professors
  • BLocation
  • C+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Psychology
    190 Graduates
  • Communications
    148 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    140 Graduates
  • Nursing
    106 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    97 Graduates
  • Accounting
    88 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    68 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    61 Graduates
  • Marketing
    59 Graduates
  • Sociology
    57 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 83%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    1

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,710
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    56%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,708 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,511
  • Undergrads Over 25
    24%
  • Pell Grant
    55%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    New Jersey Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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