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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 199 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William Paterson University paid an average of $778 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,690 | $24,004 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,990 | $15,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,140 | $3,140 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 140 |
| Social Sciences | 97 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.