William Paterson University of New Jersey
- Public
William Paterson University of New Jersey: international tuition 25,344 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 38,116 USD, acceptance rate 90.1%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 94% of applicants (7,638 of 8,126). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 38,116 USD. Take off 8,500 USD a year from 1 scholarship confirmed for international students, and about 29,616 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
International tuition is 25,344 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 38,116 USD.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. William Paterson offers the Pioneer Award for international students, an 80% discount on the out-of-state tuition difference (about $8,500/year for undergraduates in 2026-27). The pages do not say whether international students can receive merit or need-based scholarships.
What English scores does William Paterson University of New Jersey require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
The acceptance rate is 90.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Walking & Driving Incognito2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Pioneer Award (international tuition differential waiver)Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page8,500 USD/year≈ ₫222M
The page explicitly says this award is for main campus international students, but it is a tuition differential discount rather than a merit scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
WP institutional scholarships for incoming freshmen (awarded by admissions)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says 'all accepted students' are considered automatically and never mentions international students, so eligibility is unclear.
William Paterson University Foundation donor scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page states no citizenship or visa requirement, so it is unclear whether international students are eligible.
William Paterson University merit scholarship programIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The program is stated for incoming students, but the page does not say whether Vietnamese international students are eligible.
U.S. student figures2021–22Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiSend records from all secondary schools attended; non-English documents need a notarized English translation.Required
- EssaysiA personal statement is accepted but only required if your major asks for it.Optional
- SATACTOptional
- Counselor recommendationiA counselor recommendation is accepted but not required for most majors.Optional
- Teacher recommendationiA teacher recommendation is accepted but not required for most majors.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Priority Nursing deadline (Fall)Applicationabout47days
- Spring regular application deadline (RD)Application+47 days
- Spring regular admission deadline (ROLLING)Application+47 days
- Merit scholarship package deadline (Fall)Scholarship+109 days
- University Honors College consideration deadline (Fall)Application+137 days
- Fall University Honors College consideration deadlineOther+137 days
- Fall regular application deadline (RD)Application+229 days
- Fall regular admission deadline (ROLLING)Application+229 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
AP credit begins at score 3 for many subjects, but credit and course equivalencies depend on the individual exam.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data