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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
- Website: ww2.wpunj.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 10,443
- College Alias: WP
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WP Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 Recommended
- 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 Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,683 | 3,309 | 5,992 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,944 (72%) | 2,262 (68%) | 4,206 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 723 (37%) | 714 (32%) | 1,437 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,406 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 27% | 32% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,386 | $3,282 | $4,139 | $3,052 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 68 | 51 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,264 | 1,830 | 1,575 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,996 | $9,422 | $8,740 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,242 | $15,370 | $13,856 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $950 | $880 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,450 | $9,380 | $9,070 |
| Other Expenses | $2,093 | $1,557 | $984 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $7,900 | $7,452 |
| Other Expenses | $2,438 | $1,868 | $1,545 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,438 | $1,868 | $1,477 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,739 | $21,309 | $19,674 |
| Out of State | $28,985 | $27,257 | $24,790 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,634 | $20,140 | $18,617 |
| Out of State | $28,880 | $26,088 | $23,733 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,634 | $12,240 | $11,097 |
| Out of State | $19,880 | $18,188 | $16,213 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,443 Undergraduate: 8,830 Graduate: 1,613
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,256 Female: 6,187
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,889 Female: 4,941
- Graduate Gender Male: 367 Female: 1,246
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,637 Part-Time: 2,806
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,321 Part-Time: 1,509
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 316 Part-Time: 1,297
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 100 | 1% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,280 | 12% |
| Asian | 558 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,620 | 16% |
| White | 6,072 | 58% |
| Unknown | 797 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 21 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,300 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,589 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,535 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,404 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 544 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 325 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 485 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 223 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,897 | 1,111 | 786 |
| Faculty Status | 417 | 401 | 16 |
| Tenured Faculty | 305 | 305 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 53 | - | 53 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 990 | 373 | 617 |
| Primarily Instruction | 990 | 373 | 617 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 54 | - |
| Other Professionals | 249 | 241 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 604 | 443 | 161 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 310 | 159 | 151 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 169 | 164 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,100 (373) | $92,376 (200) | $85,312 (173) |
| Professor | $110,293 (140) | $110,567 (88) | $109,831 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $86,910 (106) | $87,708 (58) | $85,947 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,802 (111) | $68,535 (50) | $69,022 (61) |
| Instructor | $58,969 (16) | $57,866 (4) | $59,337 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,100 (373) | $92,376 (200) | $85,312 (173) |
| Professor | $110,293 (140) | $110,567 (88) | $109,831 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $86,910 (106) | $87,708 (58) | $85,947 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,802 (111) | $68,535 (50) | $69,022 (61) |
| Instructor | $58,969 (16) | $57,866 (4) | $59,337 (12) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 306 | 180 | 126 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 304 | 180 | 124 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Field Hocky | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 91 | 91 | - |
| Soccer | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Tennis | 12 | - | 12 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $57,780 | $37,703 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,067 | $4,836 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 26 | 19 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | 51% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 24 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 39 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 27 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
