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William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate94%

William Paterson University of New Jersey Student Life

William Paterson University of New Jersey Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

William Paterson University of New Jersey has the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB). In fact, more students participate in the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at William Paterson University of New Jersey include Students for Awareness Black Leadership and Equality (SABLE), Student Government Association (SGA), The B.A.B.Y. Dolls (Community Service org.) and Pioneer Players (drama).

William Paterson University of New Jersey students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Music Fest and Greek Welcome Back BBQ.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Housing

This table offers information on housing at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 18.3%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most William Paterson University of New Jersey students live off campus. In 2023, 18.3% of undergrads at William Paterson University of New Jersey lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 81.7% of students lived off-campus or commuted to William Paterson University of New Jersey. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Athletics

At William Paterson University of New Jersey there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at William Paterson University of New Jersey:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at William Paterson University of New Jersey

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The William Paterson University of New Jersey campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to William Paterson University of New Jersey

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit William Paterson University of New Jersey, take Routes 23/80/287/46 to Wayne, NJ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Newark Liberty International airport.

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Keep Reading About William Paterson University of New Jersey

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William Paterson University of New Jersey Students

58%

Women

42%

Men

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

97%

In State

3%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

34%

34%

19%

8%

3%

1%

1%

0.13%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

7,220

Graduate Students

2,150

Non-Resident / International Students

95

William Paterson University of New Jersey Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,370

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

94%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$15,150

Out-of-State

$24,464

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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