William Paterson University of New Jersey
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state New Jersey residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,614 students.
About This School
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey with approximately 6,614 undergraduate students enrolled. William Paterson University of New Jersey has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,745 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $49,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
William Paterson University, known as WP, officially William Paterson University of New Jersey (WPUNJ), is a public university in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $17,764/year average net price and only $15,750 in median debt at graduation, the cost side is genuinely manageable for a public university in the New Jersey metro area. However, a 48% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and that warrants an honest conversation about what support systems you'll need in place to be in the half that does. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious and have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,614 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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