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WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (WP)

  • 300 Pompton Rd
  • Wayne, NJ 07470
  • OPEID College Code: 00262500
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  • General Phone: (973) 720-2000
  • President: Arnold Speert
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 10,820
  • College Alias: WP
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,9454,0246,969
Number Granted Admission (%)2,032 (69%)2,520 (63%)4,552 (65%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)742 (37%)711 (28%)1,453 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,42498%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440530
SAT ® Math450550
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving65%31%32%49%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,920$4,387$4,660$2,202
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.7%5.0%3.0%
Number in Default9110368
Number in Repayment1,9212,0442,264
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$10,838$10,492$9,996
In-State Tuition and Fees$10,838$10,492$9,996
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,592$17,050$16,242
Books and Supplies$1,600$1,300$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,980$9,990$9,450
Other Expenses$2,250$2,300$2,093
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,800$9,500$9,000
Other Expenses$2,250$2,600$2,438
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,250$2,600$2,438
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$24,668$24,082$22,739
In-State$24,668$24,082$22,739
Out of State$31,422$30,640$28,985
Off Campus
In-District$25,488$23,892$22,634
In-State$25,488$23,892$22,634
Out of State$32,242$30,450$28,880
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,688$14,392$13,634
In-State$14,688$14,392$13,634
Out of State$21,442$20,950$19,880
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-433
Biotechnology-107
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-70-
Business Administration-24044
Sales-5-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-174-
Media Studies--2
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-11-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services--30
Early Childhood Education-29-
Education Administration--27
Elementary Education-9358
Physical Education-79-
Reading Teacher Education--14
Secondary Education-1-
Special Education Teaching-228
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-10415
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies-4-
Asian Civilization Studies-6-
Latin American Studies-2-
Womens Studies-7-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-1-
Spanish Language and Literature-28-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders--17
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling-25-
Health Services-1-
Nursing-787
 
History
History-5810
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-19-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies-2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-4-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--16
Psychology-162-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-18-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-6-
Economics-4-
Geography-2-
Political Science-223
Sociology-1241
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music-2019
Music Performance-25-
Art Studies-503
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,820
    • Undergraduate: 9,179 Graduate: 1,641
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,536 Female: 6,284
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,160 Female: 5,019
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 376 Female: 1,265
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,076 Part-Time: 2,744
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,768 Part-Time: 1,411
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 308 Part-Time: 1,333
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1020.9%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown8488%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18610.6%
Ages 18-192,29921%
Ages 20-212,61124%
Ages 22-242,73525%
Ages 25-291,51714%
Ages 30-345595%
Ages 35-393033%
Ages 40-494955%
Ages 50-652342%
Age Over 6530.03%
Age Unknown30.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,9101,112798
Faculty Status41439816
Tenured Faculty318318-
Graduate Assistants61-61
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,021371650
Primarily Instruction1,021371650
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5252-
Other Professionals2522448
Technical and/or Paraprofessional585445140
Clerical And Secretarial281149132
Skilled Crafts36351
Service and/or Maintenance1691681
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,443 (371)$97,530 (197)$90,947 (174)
Professor$114,788 (148)$116,123 (88)$112,831 (60)
Associate Professor$90,712 (104)$91,202 (58)$90,094 (46)
Assistant Professor$73,171 (106)$73,101 (47)$73,226 (59)
Instructor$66,106 (13)$67,280 (4)$65,584 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,443 (371)$97,530 (197)$90,947 (174)
Professor$114,788 (148)$116,123 (88)$112,831 (60)
Associate Professor$90,712 (104)$91,202 (58)$90,094 (46)
Assistant Professor$73,171 (106)$73,101 (47)$73,226 (59)
Instructor$66,106 (13)$67,280 (4)$65,584 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes314197117
Unduplicated Athletes311196115
Baseball3333-
Basketball291613
Field Hockey20-20
Football9696-
Soccer452520
Softball21-21
Swimming and Diving432716
Tennis11-11
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$59,564$41,078
Assistant Coaches-$10,271$4,796
 
Coaches
All Coaches462620
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students52%
 
By Gender
Male46%
Female56%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien70%
American Indian50%
Black52%
Asian42%
Hispanic45%
White54%
Unknown49%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less21%
5 Years46%
6 Years52%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related87
Liquor Related53
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related924
Liquor Related610
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape33
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary2715
On Campus
Forcible Rape43
Robbery32
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary3424
Vehicle Theft41
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