William Paterson University
Wayne, New Jersey, US
300 Pompton Road, Wayne
Last updated: 15/03/2025
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About William Paterson University
A leading public University with nearly 10,000 students, William Paterson offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its four academic colleges: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Cotsakos College of Business; Education; and Science and Health.
Its 370-acre wooded campus is located in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, just 20 miles from New York City, adjacent to 1,200 acres of wetlands and woodlands, and only three miles from the historic Paterson Great Falls.
The University offers a vast array of learning opportunities in its classrooms, laboratories, and studios, and throughout the campus, as well as at various off-campus locations. William Paterson’s faculty members provide a valuable blend of accomplished scholarship and practical, applied experience. Among the University’s faculty are numerous Fulbright scholars and recipients of numerous other awards, grants, and fellowships. Students benefit from individualized attention from faculty mentors, small class sizes, and numerous research, internship, and clinical experiences.
The institution’s nearly 85,000 alumni can be found throughout New Jersey, the nation, and the world, using their William Paterson degrees and experiences as a springboard to professional accomplishment and personal growth. They are leaders in the arts, business, health care, sports, entertainment, the media, and education. They are public servants, artists, musicians, teachers, scientists, television personalities, authors, politicians, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs. Their achievements reflect the University’s mission and commitment to preparing graduates for success in their careers, communities, and lives.
Highlights
- Nearly 11,000 students (216 international from 65 countries) (75% undergraduate/ 25% graduate).
- More than 30 STEM-designated programs.
- Undergraduate and graduate academic programs are offered through four colleges: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Cotsakos College of Business; Education; and, Science and Health.
- Distinguished faculty including 41 Fulbright Scholars and recipients of numerous other awards, grants, and fellowships.
- Numerous research, internship, and clinical experiences.
- International student scholarships are available.
Campus Life: More than 100 clubs and organizations are offered, including academic, international, civic engagement, and social clubs along with fraternities and sororities. Students can also get involved in performing and visual arts programs (music and theater), civic engagement activities, and recreational activities. WP has a Sports & Recreation Center, Fitness Center and swimming pool for recreational use by students.
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