William Paterson University

At WP University, 9,426 students are enrolled. Out of this, 6,546 are UG students and 2,880 are PG students. International students at this university represent 64 countries. This university is the third-most diverse public university in New Jersey. It is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution with 30% of students having Hispanic heritage. 

International students at William Paterson Uni. can get 80% discount on the tuition fees. Along with having a valid student permit, UG students should maintain a GPA of 2.0 and PG students should maintain a GPA of 3.0. The scholarship amount as per this award are-

• UG: USD 8212.80 (Around INR 7.73 L)
• PG: USD 7,034.40 (Around INR 6.62 L)

International students at William Paterson Uni. can get 80% discount on the tuition fees. Along with having a valid student permit, UG students should maintain a GPA of 2.0 and PG students should maintain a GPA of 3.0. The scholarship amount as per this award are-

• UG: USD 8212.80 (Around INR 7.73 L)
• PG: USD 7,034.40 (Around INR 6.62 L)

For graduate students, William Paterson University fees for out-of-state students is USD 1,361 per credit (Around INR 1.28 L). Mandatory fees also include USD 12 for technology/fee (Around INR 1.1k), USD 7.25 for student govt. assistant fee (Around INR 700). The students have to pay for the living expenses too. 

For one semester, the tuition fees for William Paterson University for out-of-state students is USD 13,229 (Around INR 12.46 L). The hostel fees for the students is around 10.19 L - INR 12.6 L. Course wise fees for this university are-

As per the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, 86% of WP University graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation. The top industries of the university's graduates were-

• Healthcare
• Education
• Legal and Law Enforcement
• Sales and Marketing
• Accounting
• Advertising, PR, and Marketing

The placement rate of William Paterson University is around 84%, within 6 months of graduation. As per the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, WPU Nj job outcomes rate was 80%. The top employers of the graduates of this university were-

• KPMG
• PwC
• Atlantic Health System
• UPS 
• Enterprise

The famous celebrities who have studied at WPU NJ are Eric Alexander (Jazz Musician), Tom Fitzgerald (Journalist), Brian Lynch (Screenwriter), Will Wood (Comedian and Musician). Other famous personalities who are included in the notable alumni list of WP Univ. are-

• Ian Ziering (Actor)
• Ray Toro (Musician)
• Joe Clark (Speaker, Author, Educator)
• Horace Jenkins (Basketball Player)

The acceptance rate of William Paterson Uni for Indian students is around 90%. This acceptance rate suggests that this university is less selective. So students with a good academic record have a higher chance of taking admission to WP Uni. For UG admission, Indian students should have passed High school. Whereas for PG admission, the students must have completed a Bachelor's degree. 

In the Regional Universities North ranking for 2026, William Paterson University ranking is #84, as per U.S. News. Also, it is ranked at #28 for the Top Business schools category.