WPU
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1855
#685
World Ranking
#565
In United States
53+
Courses & Fees
1855
Founded
What William Paterson University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Arts & Humanities and Physical Science & Math programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Wayne, NJ.
Rankings
#685
Global Ranking (indicative)
#565
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (53+)
Arts & Humanities
34 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 31,750 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,200 / year |
| English Literature | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 19,150 / year |
| Linguistics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,250 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,450 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 45,500 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,550 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,300 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,300 / year |
| Modern Languages | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 19,450 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,350 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,050 / year |
| History | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 45,100 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,800 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,550 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,850 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,850 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,000 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 21,850 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,800 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,600 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,650 / year |
| Creative Writing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 46,100 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,900 / year |
| History | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 38,700 / year |
| Archaeology | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 17,550 / year |
| English Literature | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 43,750 / year |
| Linguistics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 40,550 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 32,800 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,500 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,950 / year |
| Religious Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,450 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,650 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,950 / year |
Physical Science & Math
19 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 34,700 / year |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 41,100 / year |
| Mathematics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,950 / year |
| Earth & Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,750 / year |
| Statistics & Data Analysis | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,150 / year |
| Physics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,000 / year |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,100 / year |
| Actuarial Science | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 18,200 / year |
| Chemistry | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 42,850 / year |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 20,200 / year |
| Mathematics | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 37,400 / year |
| Earth & Environmental Science | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 25,350 / year |
| Statistics & Data Analysis | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 38,150 / year |
| Physics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,950 / year |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,500 / year |
| Actuarial Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,300 / year |
| Chemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,700 / year |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,650 / year |
| Mathematics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,450 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.