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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey, United States
University

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Acceptance Rate
90%
Completion Rate
46%
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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Location
Wayne, New Jersey, United States
Undergraduate students
6614
International Students
3%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
18:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$27,384/yr
2026-27, across 58 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
6.0
most common published minimum

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Courses at William Paterson University of New Jersey

60 courses, A–Z.