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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
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Overview
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a Comprehensive institution located in Wayne, NJ, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Undergraduate Admissions
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States
Contact
Mr. Anthony Leckey
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: leckeya@wpunj.edu
Phone: 973-720-2900
Fax: 973-720-2910
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: leckeya@wpunj.edu
Phone: 973-720-2900
Fax: 973-720-2910
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Financial Planning And Services |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Selling Skills And Sales |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,340
Applied
8,554
Accepted
8,605
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,678
Females Applied
5,300
Females Accepted
93%
Male Admissions
3,658
Males Applied
3,251
Males Accepted
89%
Applying
50
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio for art, audition for music |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | June 1st | November 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
13,246
In-state
21,644
Out-of-state
13,246
In-district
Fees
124
Full-time student fees
11,900
Room & board
7,470
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
11,939
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,459
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,098
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,287
Avg. Loan Aid
6,457
Avg. Grant Aid
9,602
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
28%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
8,605
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
2%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 33.1% |
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| Black or African American | 19.19% |
| White or Caucasian | 35.78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 7.13% |
| Two or more races | 3.11% |
| Other | 1% |
Gender
Male (44.1%)
Female (55.64%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 24% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Welcome Week, Music Fest and Greek Welcome Back BBQ
Welcome Week, Music Fest and Greek Welcome Back BBQ
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Students for Awareness Black Leadership and Equality (SABLE), Student Government Association (SGA), The B.A.B.Y. Dolls (Community Service org.) and Pioneer Players (drama)
Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Students for Awareness Black Leadership and Equality (SABLE), Student Government Association (SGA), The B.A.B.Y. Dolls (Community Service org.) and Pioneer Players (drama)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
1,055
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 391
Part-time - 664
Male - 484
Female - 571
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