William Paterson University of New Jersey: cost & net price by income
Wayne, New Jersey
The average net price at William Paterson University of New Jersey is about $17,764 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,738 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $22,502. Published in-state tuition is $15,150. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$16,738/yr
- $30k–$48k$16,554/yr
- $48k–$75k$19,749/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,509/yr
- $110k+$22,502/yr
William Paterson University of New Jersey cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $17,764
- In-state tuition
- $15,150
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,464
- Students receiving aid
- 45%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at William Paterson University of New Jersey is about $17,764 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at William Paterson University of New Jersey is about $16,738 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- At William Paterson University of New Jersey, published in-state tuition is $15,150 and out-of-state tuition is $24,464 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is William Paterson University of New Jersey worth the cost?
- FindU gives William Paterson University of New Jersey a value grade of C+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)