William Paterson University

"It's not the worst school, but they just don't have anything that really justifies their tuition price. They're not significantly cheaper than other schools in the area and it's not a big name to people. The nursing program is supposed to be one of their best programs available but no one even talks about or recommends it. I work in healthcare in Wayne maybe 5 minutes from the campus and I feel it's pretty telling that every doctor I work with would sooner recommend Rutgers, Seton Hall or Montclair State. I never had much issue with any professors but the school's counseling and academic advisement teams are a joke. Overall, I don't think it would be a bad place to get a degree but probably wouldn't come back. Other schools nearby seem to have more to offer, a higher standard of quality, and most importantly they come with a name people want to hire from."

"I came here on a full tuition scholarship and spent most of my time on academic probation. Why? Because when I went to the enrollment adviser and told her that I was probably going to fail computer science, she told me that if I dropped the class that I would not be full time and not eligible for my scholarship. After I failed the class, she told me that I could have made up the credits over the summer. This tanked my GPA, but maybe she felt bad about the bad advice, which is why I probably kept my scholarship even though I was under the GPA. This school is basically a good place to go if you know what you want to do and just need a degree to do it. All in all, this is a decent school, but you have to be focused and advocate for yourself as advisement is sub par. If so, you will be fine. The clubs and activities are great. Food sucks! Dorms are decent. It could be better, but it could be worst."

"I am receiving a great education for a very small price. They give plenty of opportunities for scholarships and financial aid for a public school and every professor I have had is very attentive and willing to help outside of class."

"It seems like a part of campus is always closed because they are working on something. Its annoying walking around the construction sites just to get somewhere. Its sometimes very hard to make a good class schedule its either you have to go to class for three hours at night or the other classes that are available all at one time so its hard to make a good schedule if you have a job."

"I love this school. I have attended 3 other institutions and WP is by far the best school. I love the culture, the atmosphere of it. I never had problems finding parking so I am not sure what people are talking about. I am attending evening classes and have taken day time classes a few times. The staff is always very helpful and respond in a timely manner. The professors are wonderful and are always there to give you that extra support you may need. It is also located in a such a nice area."