As one of the largest producers of college graduates in New Jersey, William Paterson University is a powerhouse for our students, our community, and our state. The University serves nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students—both on our 407-acre wooded campus in Wayne, NJ, as well as through a wide range of 100 percent online programs. Named a Top Regional University and a Best Value School in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges 2024, William Paterson is also among the top-ranked colleges in the region for social mobility and ethnic diversity.