Click here for Graduate Tuition and Fees For the 2024-2025 academic year, an undergraduate student who is a resident of New Jersey taking between 12 and 19 credits per semester would pay $15,704 ($7,852 per semester) for tuition and fees. William Paterson University strives to make education affordable for all and to provide assistance to students and their families for understanding various funding options. The William Paterson University Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing tuition, fees, housing, and board plan rates. Rates are set by the Board each year at an open public meeting following an annual public hearing each April at which students and the campus community can express their views. Tuition and fee schedules are subject to change without notice and upon the action of the Board of Trustees. Funding options: The University administers a number of financial aid programs (grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and campus employment) designed to assist students in funding their college education. Out-of-State Tuition Waivers: Qualified out-of-state and international students can now pay our affordable in-state rate for tuition and fees. This will save New York State residents, Pennsylvania residents, and others living outside New Jersey approximately $9,640 per year ($4,820 per semester) for undergraduates students. Learn more » Scholarships: William Paterson maintains a merit scholarship program for incoming freshman and transfer applicants. Additional scholarship opportunities for incoming and currently enrolled students are also available. Click here for more information about our scholarship program. Outside scholarships, which students research and apply for on their own, are also accepted. Financial Aid: To help eligible students afford a William Paterson education, the University offers grants, student employment, information about loans, tuition waivers programs, and tuition payment plans. Click here to find out about applying for financial aid » Net Price Calculator: The net price calculator can help you estimate your net price for attending the University. Net price is the difference between the "sticker" price (full cost) to attend, minus any grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible. Click here to estimate your net price »
Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 FULL-TIME In-State Out-of-State TUITION - per semester* $ 7,602 $12,422 MANDATORY FEES (full description below) Technology Fee $160 $160 Student Govt Assn Fee $ 90 $90 TOTAL per semester $ 7,852 $ 12,672 PART-TIME In-State Out-of-State TUITION - per credit $ 487.00 $ 805.00 MANDATORY FEES (full description below) Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75 Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15 TOTAL per credit $ 503.90 $ 821.90 *The undergraduate full-time rate applies to 12-19 credits. Part-time is classified as 1-11 credits. The rate for registration in excess of 19 credits is $503.90 per credit for NJ Residents and $821.90 per credit for Non-Residents.
Description of Mandatory Fees for All Undergraduate Students Student Government Association Fee The Student Government Association Fee, allocated for both non-salary and salary expenditures, is collected by the University on behalf of the Student Government Association (SGA) which is responsible for the allocation and management of the funds. This fee supports all clubs, organizations and committees chartered through the SGA. Technology Fee The Technology Fee supports technological infrastructure, software, applications and related support services for students. Fees Required for Students in Particular Academic Programs Fee description amount Lab Fees Funds supplies, materials, purchase and maintenance of specialized equipment for students in any course with a lab component. $40 (maximum charge of $120 per semester) Malpractice Liability Insurance Fee, communication disorders & nursing Funds the cost of providing malpractice insurance to students. $10 Malpractice Liability Insurance Fee for kinesiology, public health, and psychology Funds the cost of providing malpractice insurance to students. $20 Art: Studio Art Fee Funds classroom supplies, equipment and technical support in studio art courses. $80 Education: Pre-Professional Seminar Fee Funds the cost of specialized instruction for P-3 and ESL Alternative Route Candidates and Clinical Practice I courses. $300 Education: Student Teaching Fee Funds the cost of supervising student teachers in off campus settings. $425 Music: Electronic Music Lab Fee Funds the purchase and maintenance of equipment and technology for students in electronic music courses. $40 Music: Music Program Fee Funds the maintenance of equipment and technology for students in music courses. $240 Music: Private Lesson Fee Funds one-to-one instruction and purchase and maintenance of music equipment for all music majors. $300 Nursing: Student Exit Test Fee Funds administration of HESI exit exam. $40 Nursing: Clinical Instruction Fee Funds the cost of specialized instruction in school of nursing basic skills labs and simulation center. $200 per clinical course Nursing: Clinical Practice I Fee Funds the cost $300 per clinical course Nursing: Non-Clinical Instruction Fee Funds the cost of specialized instruction in school of nursing basic skills labs and simulation center. $100 per non-clinical course Nursing: NCLEX Prep Fee Funds comprehensive testing preparation package for the NCLEX licensure exam for undergraduate nursing students. $70 Figure Skating Facility Fee Funds ice time rental at skating facility for students in skating class. $50 Miscellaneous Fees Fee Description Amount Partial Payment Fee Assessed to students who do not pay their balance in full by the payment due date. $25 Payment Plan Late Payment Fee Assessed to students who have made a late monthly payment on an installment payment plan. $50 Late Payment Fee Assessed to students who have been billed for tuition and fees and have not paid by the payment due date. $200 Late Registration Fee Assessed to continuing students who elect to register during the published late registration period. $150 Returned Check Fee Assessed to students whose check or electronic payment is denied for insufficient funds. $25 Returned Check Fee (Recovery Select) Assessed to students who are enrolled in a payment plan with Recovery Select and the check or electronic payment is denied for insufficient funds. $15 Application Fee Assessed to all students applying for admission. $50 Orientation Fee Funds activities associated with new student orientation. This fee is included in the admissions deposit. $125 Transcript Fee Funds the cost to process a regular transcript. Additional fee for express delivery. $10 Graduation Fee Funds the cost associated with degree processing (non-refundable). $125 Resnet Fee Funds upgraded voice, video, and information per semester technology equipment and related infrastructure for the University's residence halls for resident students. $40 per semester
