About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Melissa Zolla
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
Morrison Hall, WPUNJ
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone
1.877.WPU.EXCEL
Email
admissions@wpunj.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Center: Coffee Cafe (Starbucks)
College of Business E-Trading Center
Power Art Gallery
Science Complex
Library
New Student Center Facility, New Center for Student Services, University Hall
College of Business E-Trading Center
Power Art Gallery
Science Complex
Library
New Student Center Facility, New Center for Student Services, University Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City
Meadowlands Sports Complex
Willowbrook Mall
Garden State Plaza
Six Flags Great Adventure
Meadowlands Sports Complex
Willowbrook Mall
Garden State Plaza
Six Flags Great Adventure
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Every business day of the week
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://wpupioneers.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Select times during academic year
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle Bus, Public Transportation, Newark Liberty International Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
Please visit the following URL for directions:
https://www.wpunj.edu/cpe/directions.html
Local Accommodations
Regency House Hotel, Wellesley Inn, Radisson, Marriott Residence Inn
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 8,150
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average HS GPA: 2.87
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 550
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 23
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13.55:1
Total Faculty
1,081
with Terminal Degree
509
562
Women
519
Men
302
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Bill D?Elia, ?75
Television screenwriter and director
Richard Geraffo, '85
Senior Vice President, Oracle
Joe Riccitelli, ?85
Co-president, RCA Records
Bernice Toledo, ?94, ?98
Passaic County Surrogate
Kevin Lenihan, ?74
Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Atlantic Health System
Kevin Burkhardt, '97
Fox TV Sportscaster
Laurie Carter Robinson, '87
President, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,219
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,280
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,246
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,105
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,384
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,735
Foreign Countries Represented
37
Demographics
7.13%
Asian
18.50%
Black
32.47%
Hispanic
37.16%
Caucasian
1.18%
Unknown
55% female
45% male
2% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
25%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
47%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resource Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Jacqueline Safont
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Cognitive testing (WAIS), and Achievement Testing (Woodcock Johnson).Documentation Required for ADHD
Cognitive testing (WAIS), and Achievement Testing (Woodcock Johnson).Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
139
Number of Honor Societies
27
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
5
1% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
2% participate in intramural sports
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pioneers)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Women's Sports (Pioneers)
7 Sports
Basketball
Field Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Women's Center offers programs.
Day-long LGBT conference.
Chosen,The Gay Straight Alliance.
https://www.wpunj.edu/womens-center/lgbtq/lgbtq-resources.html
Minority Support Groups: Educational Enrichment and Academic Support, which offers a variety of services and programs to promote the academic success of minority students. Examples are a mentorship program, a tutorial program, and a program designed to promote minority participation and success in the sciences.
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Sustainability
88/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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