William Paterson University

Department of Nursing

William Paterson University is a Public institution with a campus in Wayne, New Jersey. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Wayne, New Jersey campus for William Paterson University is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,070. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $14,624, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $23,624 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Nurse Practitioner

Visit the William Paterson University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in New Jersey periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for New Jersey will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:9,070
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$14,624
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$23,624
Room and board:$13,160
Percent on financial aid:97%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:92%
SAT Reading Writing range:530-680
SAT Math range:460-665

Student Profile

Male 35%
Female 65%
Full-Time 63%
Part-Time 37%
Undergraduate 73%
Graduate 27%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey

  • Address: 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
  • Phone Number: 973-720-2000

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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