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Africana World Studies: Humanities & Arts Track

Learn more about studying Africana World Studies: Humanities & Arts Track as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,458USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, Sep

Program overview

What William Paterson University says about their program:

In this program, students will learn about the intellectual and social origins of Africana studies as a discipline and its major objectives, concepts, theories, subject/content areas, perspectives, and concerns. In addition, AWS majors can expect to learn about the African, African American, and Caribbean history, literature and culture in a variety of classes offered within the Africana-world studies program.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • US high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have never attended a college or university

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Have completed an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or abroad.
  • Foreign applicants must hold a degree considered equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree.
  • Diploma Supplements must accompany transcripts from institutions from countries that are part of the Bologna Accord.
  • Additional requirements are determined by individual graduate programs.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • IELTS

    6.0

English proficiency waivers

  • The following countries do not need to submit English Proficiency Tests

    American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territories, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands/Malvinas, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, Nevis, Saint Kitts, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Trinidad, Tobago, Turks, Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts (All international college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation company)
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

William Paterson University is committed to providing an exceptional and affordable public higher education. While your college education is a crucial investment in your future, the University work on your behalf to ensure that your education is as flexible and affordable as possible.

The University has held tuition increases to 2 percent in each of the last three years to keep a William Paterson University education within your reach.

William Paterson maintains a generous merit scholarship program for incoming freshman and transfer applicants. Each year close to 2,000 scholarships are awarded totalling over $7 million.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $24,464 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    $22,930 per year

Funding

First-Time Freshmen Scholarship Scholarships available (automatically) for international students

  • Average amount

    $3,000 to $9,000

  • ACT Minimum

    23

  • GPA Minimum

    3.5 (US curriculum scale)

Postgraduate assistantships A limited number of graduate assistantships, an academic award that carries a $6,000 stipend and a waiver of tuition and fees for the extent of the appointment, are available to qualified students.

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What is the cost of living near William Paterson University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for William Paterson University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements