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William Paterson University of New Jersey Demographics & Diversity

Wayne, New Jersey

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at William Paterson University of New Jersey are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

William Paterson University of New Jersey has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of William Paterson University of New Jersey students
Race Percent of Students
White 43%
Black 16%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 7%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 0%
Race Unknown 3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 85% more female students than male students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, William Paterson University of New Jersey has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for William Paterson University of New Jersey students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 35%
Women 65%
Enrollment by gender for William Paterson University of New Jersey students
Gender Number of Students
Men 3,182
Women 5,888

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

William Paterson University of New Jersey serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for William Paterson University of New Jersey students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 92%
Out of State 6%
Foreign 2%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$80,256 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
9,070
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.8%
Part time Undergrads 16.9%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187444 IPEDS survey data for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Last updated February 24, 2024