Out of State Tuition Waiver

In-State Tuition Rates Are Now Available for Out-of-State Students

Qualified domestic out-of-state students can 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 $9,000 per year ($4,500 per semester) for undergraduates, and about $400 per credit for graduate students (please note: the waiver is not available for doctoral programs.)

For Domestic Students the Out-of-State Waiver offers a 100% discount on the difference between in- and out-of-state tuition.

The campus is set on 407 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey and is located just 20 miles from New York City. The University enrolls both residential and commuter students, and also has a wide selection of programs during summer session.

Please note that the following criteria apply for the out-of-state tuition waiver:

Enrolled domestic students must be a permanent resident of a U.S. state outside of New Jersey, or Puerto Rico and not eligible for in-state tuition. (This includes DACA and Undocumented students.)
Undergraduate and graduate students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment in the Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative WP GPA and graduates must maintain a 3.0 cumulative WP GPA to renew the waiver.

Approximate amounts for Fall 2024*

Undergraduate (Estimated on full-time enrollment of 12 or more credits per semester for 2 semesters):

- Domestic: $9,000

Graduate (Estimated on full-time enrollment on 9 credits per semester for 2 semesters):

- Domestic: $8,100

*These award amounts will be adjusted each year to correspond to changes in tuition.

Incoming Freshmen: A new first-time freshman may receive the waiver for up to eight uninterrupted semesters or until the semester in which the minimum credits required for their degree program are completed (usually 120). The waiver may be applied to Summer and Winter sessions that take place prior to their program completion.

Incoming Transfers: A new, first-time transfer student may receive the waiver for up to seven uninterrupted semesters, depending on the number of credits transferred to William Paterson University, or until the semester in which the minimum credits required for their degree program are completed (usually 120). The waiver may be applied to Summer and Winter sessions that take place prior to their program completion.

Incoming Graduate Students: A new first-time graduate student may receive the waiver for the minimum number of credits required to complete their program. The waiver may be applied to Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer courses.