Campus & Student Life at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Home to about 7,971 undergraduates in 2020, William Paterson University is a public university located in Wayne, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, William Paterson University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by William Paterson University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our William Paterson University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

William Paterson University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit William Paterson University Disability Services.

William Paterson University for the Military

While not a "service academy", William Paterson University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit William Paterson University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our William Paterson University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey

There were 7,971 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,480 (81.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,491 (18.7%).

William Paterson University of New Jersey is Ranked #846 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, William Paterson University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank William Paterson University #846 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at William Paterson University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the William Paterson University Diversity Guide.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Competes in the NCAA

William Paterson University has a total of 309 student athletes, 185 men and 124 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Paterson University of New Jersey Athletics