Academic Life at William Paterson University of New Jersey

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at William Paterson University of New Jersey — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at William Paterson University of New Jersey:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 17 students per faculty member, William Paterson University of New Jersey is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 99% of instructors full time, William Paterson University of New Jersey is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at William Paterson University of New Jersey can choose from 57 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at William Paterson University of New Jersey are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at William Paterson University of New Jersey, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? William Paterson University of New Jersey may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 4,724 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well William Paterson University of New Jersey retains and graduates its students — 74% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Explore Further on William Paterson University of New Jersey

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at William Paterson University of New Jersey — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at William Paterson University of New Jersey — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at William Paterson University of New Jersey — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at William Paterson University of New Jersey — regional and program accreditation status