William Paterson University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,762 Out-of-state: $36,800 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $12,804 Out-of-state: $20,842 |
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Room and Board |
$11,218 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
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Other Expenses |
$3,140 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
William Paterson University Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@wpunj.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | Begins January 17 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002625 | Free |
William Paterson University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,313 (95.7%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,052 (80.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,030 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 345 (33.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | Not reported |
| Average Award | $10,798 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 700 (68.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,222 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 770 (74.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,441 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 258 (25.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 114 (8.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,886 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 6,676 (89.0%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 5,531 (82.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 5,442 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,472 (27.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | Not reported |
| Average Award | $10,524 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 3,747 (68.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,185 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 4,253 (78.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,451 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,389 (25.5%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 545 (7.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,273 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 74% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $32,949 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
89.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
William Paterson University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Nursing loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | Available |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
1,878 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Music |
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Number of Awards |
93 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans |
|
Number of Awards |
63 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,832 |