Overview
William Paterson University, located in suburban Wayne, is one of New Jersey’s top-ranked regional public universities and one of the largest producers of college graduates in the state. With more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, including a growing adult learner population, the institution is an engine for social mobility. William Paterson has the fastest-growing graduate enrollment in New Jersey, and the University awarded more MBA degrees than any other institution in 2024. The University’s nursing enrollment is the largest on any single campus in the state. A leader in adult learning, the College of Adult and Professional Studies provides targeted academic, well-being, and career support and programming for adult learners, including expansive opportunities for credit for prior learning through non-credit to credit equivalencies aligned with the American Council on Education’s national standards and portfolio assessment of professional experiences. William Paterson students benefit from personalized teams of experts and mentors, small class sizes, and numerous research, internship, and clinical experiences. The University is a powerhouse for its students, the community, New Jersey, and beyond, with more than 92,000 alumni around the world who are leaders in the arts, business, healthcare, sports, the media, public service, science, and education.
Founded in 1855, William Paterson is the third-oldest public institution in New Jersey.William Paterson offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through its five academic colleges.
Brands:Founded in 1855, William Paterson is the third-oldest public institution in New Jersey.William Paterson offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through its five academic colleges.