William Paterson University of New Jersey: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1983 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #536 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #488 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #423 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 6,546
- Graduates
- 2,880
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 7,754 | 3,200 | 4,534 |
| Admissions | 7,174 | 2,912 | 4,246 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 872 | 376 | 496 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 4 | 4 |
2,901 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,312 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
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 | 3520 (37%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2849 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 1721 (18%) |
| Asian | 711 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 228 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 203 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 177 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $13,984
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,690 | $15,948 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,690 | $15,948 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,004 | $22,950 |
| Fee in-district | $460 | $460 |
| Fee in-state | $460 | $460 |
| Fee out-of-state | $460 | $460 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,486 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,002 |
| Room charge | $9,252 |
| Meal charge | $5,750 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey majors
William Paterson University of New Jersey has granted 1,847 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 859 master's across 26 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 2 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 | 419 | 140 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 310 | ||
| Psychology, General | 179 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 123 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 98 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 88 | ||
| Finance, General | 61 | 8 | |
| Management Science | 64 | 4 | |
| Music, General | 59 | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 | 15 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 55 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 56 | ||
| Accounting | 55 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 50 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 49 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 23 | 25 | |
| Sociology, General | 47 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 43 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | 12 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Information Technology | 39 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 29 | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 37 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 29 | ||
| History, General | 29 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 28 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | 16 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Biotechnology | 8 | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 8 | ||
| Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Materials Chemistry | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Disability Studies | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,847 | 859 | 16 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 46% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Paterson University of New Jersey has published 4,214 scientific papers with 75,399 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 28 | 153 |
| 1993 | 41 | 211 |
| 1994 | 26 | 241 |
| 1995 | 42 | 221 |
| 1996 | 35 | 270 |
| 1997 | 44 | 242 |
| 1998 | 35 | 307 |
| 1999 | 36 | 286 |
| 2000 | 72 | 373 |
| 2001 | 60 | 370 |
| 2002 | 65 | 521 |
| 2003 | 61 | 676 |
| 2004 | 87 | 564 |
| 2005 | 81 | 811 |
| 2006 | 88 | 807 |
| 2007 | 92 | 1031 |
| 2008 | 75 | 1238 |
| 2009 | 86 | 1379 |
| 2010 | 114 | 1613 |
| 2011 | 174 | 1959 |
| 2012 | 110 | 2217 |
| 2013 | 137 | 2516 |
| 2014 | 169 | 2784 |
| 2015 | 171 | 2856 |
| 2016 | 212 | 3132 |
| 2017 | 234 | 3370 |
| 2018 | 224 | 4087 |
| 2019 | 249 | 4788 |
| 2020 | 268 | 6146 |
| 2021 | 227 | 7104 |
| 2022 | 203 | 7247 |
| 2023 | 153 | 7281 |
| 2024 | 106 | 6446 |
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 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
- film produceractortelevision actorfilm actordub actor
- Biography
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Ian Andrew Ziering is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Sanders on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, which he played from 1990 to 2000. He is also the voice of Vinnie on Biker Mice from Mars. From 2013 to 2018, he starred 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 "Dick" 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 41-year tenure 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
- screenwriterfilm producerfilm actorfilm directorfilm editor
- Biography
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Joseph Allen Travolta is an American actor. He is the older brother of actor John Travolta.
General info
| Alternative names | WP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 936 |
| 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 |