Wayne, NJ · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,624 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $23,624 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,160 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $23,631 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $12,946 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,685 less than the sticker price — about 45% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (91), Baseball (32), Soccer (28), Basketball (16), Swimming & Diving (15), Golf (12) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Soccer (24), Softball (19), Basketball (18), Volleyball (16), Field Hockey (13), Swimming & Diving (12), Tennis (10) |
| Softball conference | NJAC |
| Head softball coach | Kathy Hill |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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