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William Paterson University is a public university located in Wayne, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City. It was established in 1855. The campus is spread across an area of over 350 wooded acres in northeast New Jersey. The university enrolls more than 10,000 students every year. William Paterson University offers an array of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
William Paterson University fields more than 10 intercollegiate sports teams in the NCAA Division III. The sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers. Some of the notable alumni of this university are Wendy Coakley-Thompson, writer of “Back to Life”; Rod Daniels, anchorman for WBAL-TV Channel 11 in Baltimore; and Tom Fitzgerald, journalist and Emmy award winner.
The campus of William Paterson University is in Wayne, NJ, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.
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 2007-2008, William Paterson University had 10,443 students enrolled (9,051 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. William Paterson University 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
http://www.wpunj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 500 | sociology, English, history, political science, women's studies, Spanish language, anthropology, African-American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 323 | business management, accounting, sales |
| Education and Teaching | 260 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, educational administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 239 | psychology, communication disorders, community health services, clinical psychology |
| Media | 201 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 73 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 67 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Music | 51 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for William Paterson University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,597 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 305 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, William Paterson University had a total enrollment of 10,443 students (9,051 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
William Paterson University offers campus housing for 2,620 of its 9,051 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,843 | 4,344 | 63% | 1,345 | 31% |
| Men | 2,828 | 1,898 | 67% | 647 | 34% |
| Women | 4,015 | 2,446 | 61% | 698 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,492 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,050 |
| Room and board | $ 9,990 |
| Room charge | $ 6,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
William Paterson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262500)
William Paterson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 153 | 119 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 86 | $114,517 | 55 | $112,106 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 60 | $90,208 | 47 | $89,546 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $72,208 | 63 | $72,187 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $67,071 | 13 | $61,941 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 201 | $95,555 | 178 | $88,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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