William Paterson University of New Jersey: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1991 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #544 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #495 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #422 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 6,647
- Graduates
- 3,295
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wpunj.edu
William Paterson University of New Jersey Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Paterson University of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 9,165 | 3,813 | 5,256 |
| Admissions | 8,256 | 3,366 | 4,804 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,030 | 461 | 549 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 5 |
2,838 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,744 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 0%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3517 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3059 (31%) |
| Black or African American | 1897 (19%) |
| Asian | 716 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 295 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 234 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 206 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $15,040
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,204 | $16,503 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,204 | $16,503 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,844 | $23,751 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $460 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $460 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $460 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,513 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,600 |
| Room charge | $9,580 |
| Meal charge | $6,020 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey majors
William Paterson University of New Jersey has granted 1,895 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 915 master's across 27 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 425 | 226 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 85 | 292 | |
| Psychology, General | 168 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 142 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 90 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 85 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 79 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 75 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 67 | ||
| Music, General | 54 | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 61 | ||
| Finance, General | 44 | 12 | |
| Accounting | 54 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 52 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 42 | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 44 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 43 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 36 | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 40 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | 20 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 30 | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 14 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | ||
| Public Health, General | 22 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | 3 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 2 | 15 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 16 | ||
| Biotechnology | 2 | 13 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Legal Studies | 11 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 10 | ||
| Disability Studies | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Materials Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 1 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,895 | 915 | 22 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 40% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Paterson University of New Jersey has published 4,287 scientific papers with 79,820 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 211 |
| 1994 | 26 | 241 |
| 1995 | 42 | 221 |
| 1996 | 35 | 270 |
| 1997 | 44 | 242 |
| 1998 | 35 | 307 |
| 1999 | 36 | 286 |
| 2000 | 72 | 375 |
| 2001 | 60 | 370 |
| 2002 | 65 | 521 |
| 2003 | 61 | 676 |
| 2004 | 87 | 564 |
| 2005 | 81 | 812 |
| 2006 | 88 | 796 |
| 2007 | 92 | 1029 |
| 2008 | 75 | 1236 |
| 2009 | 86 | 1379 |
| 2010 | 114 | 1613 |
| 2011 | 174 | 1956 |
| 2012 | 110 | 2221 |
| 2013 | 139 | 2516 |
| 2014 | 170 | 2788 |
| 2015 | 171 | 2856 |
| 2016 | 214 | 3136 |
| 2017 | 234 | 3371 |
| 2018 | 224 | 4087 |
| 2019 | 252 | 4790 |
| 2020 | 268 | 6150 |
| 2021 | 227 | 7113 |
| 2022 | 203 | 7262 |
| 2023 | 153 | 7291 |
| 2024 | 108 | 6521 |
| 2025 | 79 | 5593 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey alumni
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Joseph D. Pistone
- Occupations
- writerpolice officerspyspecial agent
- Biography
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Joseph Dominick Pistone is an American former FBI special agent who worked undercover as Donnie Brasco between September 1976 and July 1981, as part of an infiltration primarily into the Bonanno crime family under the tutelage of Anthony Mirra and later Dominick Napolitano, and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City. Pistone was an FBI agent for 17 years, from 1969 until he resigned in 1986. The evidence collected by Pistone led to over 200 indictments and over 100 convictions of Mafia members, and some responsible for his infiltration were also killed by other mobsters.
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Ian Ziering
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actordub actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Ian Andrew Ziering is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Sanders on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000). He is also the voice of Harry Osborn in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series and Vinnie on Biker Mice from Mars. From 2013 to 2018, he saw a career resurgence after starring as Fin Shepard in the Sharknado film series. In 2019, he played the DC Comics character Blue Devil on the series Swamp Thing.
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Dick Vitale
- Occupations
- journalistbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Richard John Vitale, also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his tenure since 1979 as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "This is awesome, baby!" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as his enthusiastic and colorful remarks during games. He has also written fourteen books and appeared in several films.
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Joey Travolta
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorfilm directorfilm editortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Joseph Allen Travolta is an American actor. He is the elder brother of actor John Travolta.
General info
| Alternative names | WP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 987 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 Pompton Rd Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 55,000 |
| Phone | 9737202000 |