William Paterson University of New Jersey-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

William Paterson University of New Jersey

General Information:

Founded in 1855, William Paterson University of New Jersey is seated on 370 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1271. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
For more information call: 973 720-2000. This school has a website at https://www.wpunj.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wpunj.edu/admissions/

Application Deadline: June
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: portfolio for art, audition for music
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$15,204.00	$24,844.00
Room and Board	$16,930.00	$16,930.00
Fees	$500.00	$500.00
Total	$32,634.00	$42,274.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wpunj.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	0%
18-23	0%
12-17	0%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	N/A
11-25%	N/A
26-50%	N/A
Under 50%	N/A

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Male:

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	2,615
Female	3,989
Total	6,604

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	3,142
Female	5,611
Total	8,753

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	8%
African American	19%
Hispanic	33%
Native American	0%
White	33%
Other	6%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	77%
At Least 25 Years Old	23%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	97%
Out Of State	3%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	18%
Live Off Campus	82%

Student Events (Top 3)

Welcome Week, Music Fest, Greek Welcome Back BBQ

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Students for Awareness Black Leadership and Equality (SABLE), Student Government Association (SGA), The B.A.B.Y. Dolls (Community Service org.), Pioneer Players (drama)

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
52.1301 Management Science
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
45.0601 Economics, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
51.3818 Nursing Practice
22.0000 Legal Studies
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
03.0103 Environmental Studies
38.0101 Philosophy
52.0213 Organizational Leadership
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
45.1201 Urban Studies/Affairs
26.1201 Biotechnology
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
11.0103 Information Technology
16.0901 French Language and Literature
54.0101 History, General
44.0000 Human Services, General
05.0107 Latin American Studies
05.0103 Asian Studies/Civilization
05.0201 African-American/Black Studies
05.0207 Women's Studies
52.1304 Actuarial Science
05.0210 Disability Studies
26.0202 Biochemistry
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0703 Art History, Criticism and Conservation
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0701 Geography
44.0201 Community Organization and Advocacy
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0801 Finance, General
51.2201 Public Health, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General
52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce
52.0804 Financial Planning and Services
52.1804 Selling Skills and Sales Operations
52.0301 Accounting
51.1504 Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
13.1205 Secondary Education and Teaching
13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching
51.0913 Athletic Training/Trainer
31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology
51.1199 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

William Paterson University of New Jersey

General Information:

Libraries:

Computer Labs:

Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.