William Paterson University of New Jersey Special Features
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $18,533 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Did you know? William Paterson University of New Jersey
- 90.1%William Paterson University of New Jersey admitted 7,636 of 9,171 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 12.9%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 988 of 7,636.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $18,533average net price after grants for aided students, against $27,014 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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