by our College Data Analytics TeamWilliam Paterson University total enrollment is approximately 9,635 students. 6,480 are undergraduates and 406 are graduate students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time William Paterson University undergraduate population is made up of 58% women, and 42% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
William Paterson University Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 2,210 |
| Hispanic | 2,190 |
| Black or African American | 1,276 |
| Asian | 471 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 207 |
| Unknown | 62 |
| International | 50 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 71% of full-time grad students are women, and 29% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
William Paterson University Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Asian | 15 |
| International | 13 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 13 |
| Unknown | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 3,663 |
| Hispanic | 3,068 |
| Black or African American | 1,700 |
| Asian | 681 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 280 |
| Unknown | 147 |
| International | 78 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
There are approximately 5,842 female students and 3,793 male students at William Paterson University.
William Paterson University ranks 1,772 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
2.26% of William Paterson University students come from out of state, and 0.15% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 14 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,342 |
| New York | 14 |
| Massachusetts | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Alabama | 1 |
Students from 35 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and China.
Learn more about international students at William Paterson University.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At William Paterson University, 45.04% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 2,661 |
| 20-21 | 2,447 |
| 18-19 | 2,170 |
| 25-29 | 1,500 |
| 35 and over | 861 |
| 30-34 | 502 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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