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William Paterson University of New Jersey Tuition & Cost

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In State New Jersey Resident Sticker Price

$31,081
In State Costs for William Paterson University of New Jersey
Fee Cost
Tuition$13,778
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$432
Room and Board $13,021
Other Expenses Budget$2,250

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$39,819
Out of State Costs for William Paterson University of New Jersey
Fee Cost
Tuition$22,516
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$432
Room and Board $13,021
Other Expenses Budget$2,250

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey for undergraduate students residing in New Jersey is $13,778. Room and board charges total $13,021 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,600 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $432 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $2,250 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending William Paterson University of New Jersey full time should expect a total annual cost of $31,081.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $22,516 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $13,021 for room and board, $1,600 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $432. Students are advised to budget $2,250 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $39,819. This figure is 28.1% higher than what New Jersey residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for William Paterson University of New Jersey for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $17,090 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending William Paterson University of New Jersey, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$17,090
Net Price by Income William Paterson University of New Jersey
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$16,738
$30,001 to $48,000$16,554
$48,001 to $75,000$19,749
$75,001 to $110,000$22,509
$110,000+$22,502

Financial Aid

90% of full-time undergrad William Paterson University of New Jersey received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $10,364 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 63% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,366 and 6% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $13,072.

Finanical Aid William Paterson University of New Jersey
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $10,364 90%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $4,221 40%
Pell Grants $5,061 60%
Other Federal Grants $978 14%
State and Local Grants $5,585 53%
Federal Student Loans $5,366 63%
Other Student Loans $13,072 6%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to William Paterson University of New Jersey, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $44,220. The loan balance of $44,220 is a four year multiple of the $11,055 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $469 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $44,220
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $468.81
Total Interest Paid $12,036.67
Sum of All Loan Payments $56,256.67

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$124,324
Year New Jersey Residents Non Residents
1 $31,081 $39,819
2 $33,450 $42,854
3 $36,000 $46,121
4 $38,744 $49,636

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at William Paterson University of New Jersey to be $124,324 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
New Jersey Residents $442 $1,326 $1,768
Out of State Residents $730 $2,190 $2,920

Estimated cost for a class at William Paterson University of New Jersey based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at William Paterson University of New Jersey versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

William Paterson University of New Jersey Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187444 IPEDS survey data for William Paterson University of New Jersey.