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For the 2024-2025 academic year, an undergraduate student who is a resident of New Jersey taking between 12 and 19 credits per semester would pay $15,704 ($7,852 per semester) for tuition and fees.
William Paterson University strives to make education affordable for all and to provide assistance to students and their families for understanding various funding options. The William Paterson University Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing tuition, fees, housing, and board plan rates. Rates are set by the Board each year at an open public meeting following an annual public hearing each April at which students and the campus community can express their views. Tuition and fee schedules are subject to change without notice and upon the action of the Board of Trustees.
Funding options: The University administers a number of financial aid programs (grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and campus employment) designed to assist students in funding their college education.
Out-of-State Tuition Waivers: Qualified domestic out-of-state students can now pay our affordable in-state rate for tuition and fees. This will save New York State residents, Pennsylvania residents, and others living outside New Jersey approximately $9,640 per year ($4,820 per semester) for undergraduates students. Learn more »
Scholarships: William Paterson maintains a merit scholarship program for incoming freshman and transfer applicants. Additional scholarship opportunities for incoming and currently enrolled students are also available. Click here for more information about our scholarship program. Outside scholarships, which students research and apply for on their own, are also accepted.
Financial Aid: To help eligible students afford a William Paterson education, the University offers grants, student employment, information about loans, tuition waivers programs, and tuition payment plans. Click here to find out about applying for financial aid »
Net Price Calculator: The net price calculator can help you estimate your net price for attending the University. Net price is the difference between the "sticker" price (full cost) to attend, minus any grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible. Click here to estimate your net price »
*The undergraduate full-time rate applies to 12-19 credits. Part-time is classified as 1-11 credits. The rate for registration in excess of 19 credits is $503.90 per credit for NJ Residents and $821.90 per credit for Non-Residents.
The Student Government Association Fee, allocated for both non-salary and salary expenditures, is collected by the University on behalf of the Student Government Association (SGA) which is responsible for the allocation and management of the funds. This fee supports all clubs, organizations and committees chartered through the SGA.
The Technology Fee supports technological infrastructure, software, applications and related support services for students.
