The four-year public institution in Wayne enrolled 10,198 students in fall 2018, including 8,735 in undergraduate and 1,463 in graduate programs, data shows. 10.3 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
98 percent of undergraduates are residents of New Jersey, and 2 percent are residents of other states.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (37 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (32 percent).
The school admitted 93 percent of the 8,150 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 22 percent enrolled.
William Paterson University of New Jersey admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,150 | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Admitted applicants | 7,580 | 91% | 95% |
| Enrolled | 1,668 | 26% | 20% |
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