William Paterson University of New Jersey Demographics & Diversity Overview

65%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
NaN%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

William Paterson University of New Jersey has a diverse student body with 65% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
33.9%(2,201)
Hispanic
34.3%(2,233)
African American
19.4%(1,261)
Asian
7.9%(512)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
2.6%(169)
Unknown
1.8%(114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color65%
Total Enrollment9,070
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

William Paterson University of New Jersey has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.5%(2,615)
Women
60.2%(3,989)
Other
0.3%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men2,615

29% of total enrollment

Women3,989

44% of total enrollment

Other17.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

William Paterson University of New Jersey serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(7)
18-19
19.7%(1,302)
20-21
27.6%(1,821)
22-24
25.0%(1,651)
25+
27.6%(1,823)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(7)
22-24
14.4%(355)
25+
85.3%(2,104)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

William Paterson University of New Jersey attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(13)

Regional Representation

International13

NaN% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

65%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age