William Paterson University

William Paterson University is a public educational institute in the United States, founded in 1855. It is an organization focused on education, higher education, and operating as a university. The university is located in Wayne, New Jersey, United States.

William Paterson University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It has affiliations with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the National Athletic Association.