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# William Paterson University of New Jersey

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

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 40.945255, -74.200248

### Summary

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

### Description

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/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 187,444
- **State**: NJ
- **City**: Wayne
- **Address**: 300 Pompton Rd
- **Zip Code**: 07470
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.wpunj.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **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
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: Research Colleges and Universities
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs