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The real 4-year cost of William Paterson University of New Jersey

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at William Paterson University of New Jersey went from $10,492 to $15,150, an average of 2.4% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$16,265
Year 2$16,654
Year 3$17,053
Year 4$17,461
4-year total$67,432

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$27,432
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$34,740
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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