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William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
William Paterson, founded in 1855, is a public, multipurpose university. It offers a tradition of academic excellence and commitment
to student success. Of its distinguished faculty, 86 percent hold doctoral and other terminal degrees, and 24 have been awarded
Fulbright scholarships. The school is nationally renowned for its undergraduate and graduate programs. It offers access to state-ofthe-art information and communications technology, small class size, flexible scheduling, student research and honors programs,
national and international student exchanges, internships, leadership opportunities, scholarships and financial assistance, and a
beautiful wooded 300-acre campus in Wayne, 20 miles west of New York City.
Web Site
www.wpunj.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
9,619
Women
5,289 (55.0%)
Men
4,330 (45.0%)
Graduate Students
1,429
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
75% of 9,638 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.09
SAT Math
508 average
450-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
494 average
440-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $27,990
Out-of-state: $35,750
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,365
Out-of-state: $20,125
Room and Board
$10,885
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
$10,647
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$25,062
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
404
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Wayne Population
54,717
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
49% of freshmen, 23% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Pioneers
Sororities
1.5% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.9% Asian
14.9% Black/African-American
26.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
45.5% White
3.1% Unknown
International Students
0.9% from 38 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
17.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.5%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Recommended
Units
2
History
Academic Electives
SAT or ACT
Required
June 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Foreign Language
Social Studies
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
Not reported
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
300 Pompton Road
City, State, Zip
Wayne, NJ 07470-8420
Phone
(973) 720-2125
Fax
(973) 720-2910
E-mail
admissions@wpunj.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for art, audition for music
recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Class Rank
Not Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
75% of 9,638 applicants were admitted
Women
75% of 5,768 applicants were admitted
Men
74% of 3,870 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,524 (21%) of 7,188 admitted students enrolled
Women
797 (19%) of 4,305 admitted students enrolled
Men
727 (25%) of 2,883 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
508 average
450-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
8%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
46%
Score of 300 - 400
3%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
494 average
440-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
7%
Score of 500 - 600
34%
Score of 400 - 500
52%
Score of 300 - 400
6%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.09
3.75 and Above
12%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
31%
2.00 - 2.49
13%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 31%
Top half: 67%
Bottom half: 33%
Not reported
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $27,990
Out-of-state: $35,750
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,365
Out-of-state: $20,125
Room and Board
$10,885
Books and Supplies
$1,600
Other Expenses
$3,140
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
finaid@wpunj.edu
Application Deadline
Priority deadline April 1
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning April
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002625
Free
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,102 (94.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
6,972 (88.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
906 (82.2%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
5,843 (74.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
889 (98.1%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
5,755 (98.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
338 (38.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
1,929 (33.5%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
$10,647
Average Award
$10,356
Need-Based Gift
Received by 650 (73.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$8,536
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,840 (66.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$7,877
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 678 (76.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,577
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 4,520 (78.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,523
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 296 (33.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,425 (24.8%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
80 (6.9%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $3,841
Merit-Based Gift
440 (5.6%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $5,192
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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
76%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$25,062
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics, General
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General
Asian Studies/Civilization
Athletic Training/Trainer
Behavioral Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Chemistry, General
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Ecology
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,
Other
Health Teacher Education
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Science
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Music Management
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology, General
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Secondary Education and Teaching
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Voice and Opera
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships,
Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
404
Part-Time Faculty
744
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
94%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
978,149
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1271
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Business Administration, Master of
Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study
Art/Fine Arts
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders
Communication--General
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
English
Exercise and Sports Science
History
Music
Nursing--General
Public Policy
Reading Education
Sociology
Special Education
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctoral Programs of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biotechnology
Communication Disorders
Exercise and Sports Science
Nursing--General
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CAMPUS
LOCATION AND SETTING
Wayne Population
54,717
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
New York City
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
370 acres
Weather
Temperature
23.4 average low in January, 82.3
average high in September
Rain
122 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
21 mile(s) from campus in
Newark
Nearest Bus Station
2 mile(s) from campus in
Paterson
Nearest Train Station
21 mile(s) from campus in
Newark
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student
housing
Students in College Housing
49% of freshmen, 23% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
77%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
LIFE
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Pioneers
School Colors
Orange and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
Field Hockey
x
x
Football
x
Golf
x
Soccer
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
Tennis
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, racquetball, softball, volleyball, wrestling
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio
station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television
station, yearbook
Sororities
1.5% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
9,619
Women
5,289 (55.0%)
Men
4,330 (45.0%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
7,883
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.9% Asian
14.9% Black/African-American
26.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
45.5% White
3.1% Unknown
International Students
0.9% from 38 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
1,429
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
17.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
42.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
51.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
$43,700 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.5%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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