William Paterson University of New Jersey: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1940 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #530 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #482 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #388 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 6,604
- Graduates
- 2,466
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 89% | 93% |
| Applicants | 7,062 | 2,761 | 4,281 |
| Admissions | 6,464 | 2,465 | 3,981 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 801 | 362 | 434 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3,174 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,400 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1345
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the William Paterson University of New Jersey are 990-1345 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 3440 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2756 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 1600 (18%) |
| Asian | 729 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 226 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 161 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 143 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (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
- $10,919
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,192 | $15,411 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,192 | $15,411 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,192 | $22,172 |
| Fee in-district | $432 | $432 |
| Fee in-state | $432 | $432 |
| Fee out-of-state | $432 | $432 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,662 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,160 |
| Room charge | $8,420 |
| Meal charge | $4,740 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey majors
William Paterson University of New Jersey has granted 1,849 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 632 master's across 26 programs, and 14 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 | 275 | 59 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 206 | ||
| Psychology, General | 170 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 135 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 124 | ||
| Management Science | 82 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 82 | ||
| Finance, General | 63 | 11 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 28 | 40 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 68 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 64 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 58 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | ||
| Music, General | 53 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 54 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 54 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 53 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 51 | ||
| Information Technology | 47 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 45 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 34 | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 39 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 37 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | 9 | |
| History, General | 31 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 29 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 28 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | 14 | |
| Biotechnology | 4 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Legal Studies | 11 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 5 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Materials Chemistry | 5 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Disability Studies | 4 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,849 | 632 | 14 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 49% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Paterson University of New Jersey has published 3,800 scientific papers with 53,502 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 87 |
| 1992 | 27 | 125 |
| 1993 | 38 | 157 |
| 1994 | 26 | 170 |
| 1995 | 40 | 143 |
| 1996 | 41 | 189 |
| 1997 | 42 | 161 |
| 1998 | 32 | 230 |
| 1999 | 32 | 210 |
| 2000 | 67 | 253 |
| 2001 | 54 | 265 |
| 2002 | 63 | 308 |
| 2003 | 57 | 352 |
| 2004 | 75 | 382 |
| 2005 | 76 | 617 |
| 2006 | 82 | 582 |
| 2007 | 88 | 773 |
| 2008 | 76 | 1012 |
| 2009 | 83 | 1116 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1364 |
| 2011 | 189 | 1605 |
| 2012 | 100 | 1813 |
| 2013 | 117 | 2124 |
| 2014 | 150 | 2418 |
| 2015 | 160 | 2361 |
| 2016 | 209 | 2567 |
| 2017 | 214 | 2724 |
| 2018 | 202 | 3194 |
| 2019 | 230 | 3827 |
| 2020 | 237 | 4539 |
| 2021 | 178 | 5313 |
| 2022 | 185 | 5498 |
| 2023 | 138 | 5263 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey alumni
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Joseph D. Pistone
- Occupations
- spypolice officerwriterspecial agent
- Biography
-
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, 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 actortelevision actoractorfilm producervoice actor
- Biography
-
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
- basketball coachjournalist
- 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 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
- film directorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritersinger
- Biography
-
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 | 1,088 |
| 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 |