William Paterson University of New Jersey New Jersey

Public regional university in New Jersey with accessible admissions and strong health professions programs; 9,426 students.

College statistics

Address:
300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ
07470
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.wpunj.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$15,204
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,844
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$30,804
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$40,444
Room and Board:
$15,600
Total Student Enrollment:
9,426
Acceptance Rate:
92.5%
Endowment (End of Year):
$143,608,391
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

William Paterson University is a public four-year institution located in Wayne, New Jersey, serving a regional population of nearly 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers a mixed undergraduate and graduate curriculum with particular strength in health professions and related programs, reflecting both its regional mission and career-focused academic portfolio.

In-state tuition runs $15,204 annually, with out-of-state students paying $24,844. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $30,804 for in-state and $40,444 for out-of-state students. The university maintains open admissions with a 92.5 percent acceptance rate, making enrollment accessible to a broad student population.

This school serves students seeking practical, career-oriented education with particular interest in health fields and those who value affordability and access over highly selective admissions. For more information, visit www.wpunj.edu/.

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