Tuition and Fees

For the 2024-2025 academic year, a graduate student who is a resident of New Jersey would pay $851.90 per credit for tuition and fees. See below for details.  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 (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 $467.50 per credit for graduate students. Learn more »

Scholarships: Scholarships are available for graduate students. 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 graduate students afford a William Paterson education, the University offers graduate assistantships, student employment, information about loans, tuition waiver programs, and tuition payment plans.
Click here to find out about applying for financial aid »

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025

Costs       In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $ 835.00 $ 1,302.50
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15
TOTAL per credit $ 851.90 $ 1,319.40

Click here to view current tuition rates for our WPOnline program offerings.

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Costs      In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $ 1,009.50 $ 1,335.50
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $6.15 $6.15
TOTAL per credit $1,026.40 $ 1,352.40

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.

Costs       In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $ 906.00 $ 1,320.50
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15
TOTAL per credit $ 922.90 $ 1,337.40

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

Costs        In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $906.00 $ 1,320.50
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15
TOTAL per credit $ 922.90 $ 1,337.40

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Doctor of Nursing Practice

Costs         In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $ 1,009.50 $ 1,335.50
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15
TOTAL per credit $ 1,026.40 $ 1,352.40

Tuition and Fees - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Doctor of Educational Leadership

Costs         In-State Out-of-State
TUITION - per credit $ 896.50 $ 1,314.00
MANDATORY FEES (full description below)
Technology Fee $10.75 $10.75
Student Govt Assn Fee $ 6.15 $ 6.15
TOTAL per credit $ 913.40 $ 1,330.90

Description of Mandatory Fees for All Graduate 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 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
Music: Electronic Music Lab Fee Funds the purchase and maintenance of equipment and technology for students in electronic music courses. $40
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: Graduate Nursing Physical Assessment Fee Funds the cost of specialized instruction in the practice of physical assessment. $200
Psychology: Graduate Psychology Fee Funds the cost of specialized testing material. $200

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

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