William Paterson University
Public university in Wayne, New Jersey, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Paterson University, officially William Paterson University of New Jersey (WPUNJ), is a public university in Wayne, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education.
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Type | Public university |
Established | 1855; 169 years ago (1855) |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
President | Richard J. Helldobler |
Administrative staff | 1,147 |
Students | 8,398 (2021) |
Undergraduates | 5,298 (2021) |
Postgraduates | 3,100 (2021) |
Location | , U.S. 40.947°N 74.198°W / 40.947; -74.198 |
Campus | 370 acres (150 ha) |
Colors | Orange & black |
Nickname | Pioneers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III-NJAC |
Mascot | Pio (since 2021)[2] |
Website | www |
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Founded in 1855 and was named after American judge William Paterson, William Paterson is the third-oldest public institution in New Jersey.[3] William Paterson offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through its five academic colleges. During the fall 2021 semester, 5,838 undergraduate students and 3,100 graduate students were enrolled.[3]