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The campus of William Paterson University is in Wayne, New Jersey, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at William Paterson University include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in music, media, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at William Paterson University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550.
William Paterson University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, William Paterson University had 10,970 students enrolled (9,032 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. William Paterson University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey
300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
General Phone: (973) 720-2000
Admissions Phone: (973) 720-2125
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 720-2202
http://www.wpunj.edu
William Paterson University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 522 | sociology, English, history, political science, Spanish language, anthropology, women's studies, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 327 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, school counseling |
| Business And Management | 303 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 243 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 219 | psychology, community health services, communication disorders, clinical psychology |
| Art Studies | 90 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Music | 52 | music performance, music |
| Science | 40 | biology, biotechnology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for William Paterson University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,609 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 329 | 19 |
In 2005, William Paterson University had a total enrollment of 10,970 students (9,032 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 98% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
William Paterson University offers campus housing for 2,299 of its 9,032 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wayne, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,166 | 3,706 | 72% | 1,421 | 38% |
| Men | 2,194 | 1,677 | 76% | 710 | 42% |
| Women | 2,972 | 2,029 | 68% | 711 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 720-2125
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,856 |
| Room and board | $ 9,070 |
| Room charge | $ 6,040 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 984 |
Financial Aid:
William Paterson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 720-2202
William Paterson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 86 | $94,486 | 45 | $94,494 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $76,101 | 47 | $73,106 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $60,477 | 59 | $60,079 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $50,724 | 13 | $50,976 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 207 | $78,003 | 164 | $72,534 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William Paterson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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