WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Wayne, NJ). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
Main Phone: (973) 720-2000
Web Site: www.wpunj.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,833 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.1% of students attend full-time, while 8.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 616 male students and 783 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44% of the student body, while females made up 56%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (11)%, Hispanic (14)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 61.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

School Accreditation

William Paterson University Of New Jersey reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

William Paterson University Of New Jersey is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

William Paterson University Of New Jersey belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New Jersey Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,730
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,700
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,530

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.

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