William Paterson University of New Jersey

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,776

1.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,762

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.64%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.3%

9,171 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,369

66.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.8%

707 Graduates

About

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a higher education institution located in Passaic County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at William Paterson University of New Jersey were General Psychology (190 degrees awarded), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (148 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (140 degrees).

In 2021, 2,216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (980 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $13,776, which is $−9,408 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $13,776, which is $−9,408 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,762.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending William Paterson University of New Jersey received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,776

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey was $13,776. The cost of tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $−9,408 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$15,762

2021 Value

7.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 William Paterson University of New Jersey had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,762. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of William Paterson University of New Jersey grew by 7.77%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,302

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Paterson University of New Jersey was of $12,302 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at William Paterson University of New Jersey received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.56% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.64%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at William Paterson University of New Jersey was 2.64%, which represents 71 out of the 2692 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

William Paterson University of New Jersey received 9,171 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.8% annual growth. Out of those 9,171 applicants, 7,636 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.3% acceptance rate.

There were 9,369 students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2021.

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,636

Accepted Out of 9,171

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey was 83.3% (7,636 admissions from 9,171 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.8%, while admissions declined by −8.94%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

William Paterson University of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 9,369 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 6,225 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,144. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Paterson University of New Jersey, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.1% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Black or African American, 7.94% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0854% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.3%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and White Male (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,369 students. The full-time enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 6,225 and the part-time enrollment is 3,144. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), William Paterson University of New Jersey had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Paterson University of New Jersey (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,568 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,907 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,618 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 38.1% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Black or African American, 7.94% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0854% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 145 students (1.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 430 more women than men received degrees from William Paterson University of New Jersey. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Paterson University of New Jersey is General Psychology (190 degrees awarded), followed by Speech Communication & Rhetoric (148 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (140 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Paterson University of New Jersey, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), Communications (158 degrees), and English (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Elementary & middle school teachers (314,741 people), Other managers (300,278 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (190,272 people), Postsecondary teachers (163,773 people), and Police officers (154,445 people).

The most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), Communications (158 degrees), English (62 degrees), Psychology (210 degrees), and Protective Services (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), Communications (158 degrees), English (62 degrees), Psychology (210 degrees), and Protective Services (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Elementary & secondary schools (792,645 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (450,192 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (429,686 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (333,272 people), and Computer Systems Design (214,203 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
190 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
148 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
140 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Paterson University of New Jersey was General Psychology with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

893

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,323

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 893 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey, which is 0.675 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,323).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey in Speech Communication & Rhetoric, which is 1.06 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at William Paterson University of New Jersey in General Psychology, which is 3.22 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from William Paterson University of New Jersey completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at William Paterson University of New Jersey is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.849% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
980 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
654 degrees awarded
Black or African American
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
584 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
405 degrees awarded
White Male
396 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Paterson University of New Jersey is white female (584 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (405 degrees).

Operations

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an endowment valued at nearly $28.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.26M (7.97%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey had a total salary expenditure of 227M. William Paterson University of New Jersey employs 193 Professors, 84 Associate professors and 62 Assistant professors. Most academics at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Male Professor (104), Female Professor (89), and Female Associate professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey are: Office and Administrative Support, with 175 employees, Service, with 173 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

Endowment

$28.4M

2021 Endowment

17.3%

growth from 2020

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an endowment valued at about $28.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of William Paterson University of New Jersey grew 17.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Paterson University of New Jersey (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$111M

2021 Salaries

3.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey paid a median of $111M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($227M) and a 3.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$42M

Instructional Salaries

353

Number of Employees

In 2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey paid a total of $42M to 353 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

193 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

175 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey were Professor with 193 employees, Associate professor with 84 employees, and Assistant professor with 62 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey were Office and Administrative Support with 175 employees, Service with 173 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Paterson University of New Jersey was Male Professor with 104 employees, Female Professor with 89 employees, and Female Associate professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at William Paterson University of New Jersey.